Marinos (en. Sailors)
/maˈɾinos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People dedicated to navigation or work related to the sea.
Experienced mariners are essential in naval operations.
Los marinos expertos son fundamentales en las operaciones navales.
Members of the Navy, especially in military contexts.
The mariners carried out a rescue mission in the ocean.
Los marinos llevaron a cabo una misión de rescate en el océano.
Fish or creatures that live in the sea.
The aquarium exhibits a wide variety of marine species.
El acuario exhibe una gran variedad de especies marinas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of the sea.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
merchant mariner
Person who works in commercial navigation.
marino mercante
naval mariner
Soldier who is part of the navy.
marino de guerra
Related Words
sea
Large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
mar
to navigate
To move across the sea or a body of water in a boat.
navegar
vessel
Large ship designed for navigation in oceans or seas.
buque
Slang Meanings
Refers to mariners in a colloquial way.
The group of mariners was celebrating in the harbor.
El grupo de marinos estaba festejando en el puerto.
Used to refer to sailors in a humorous context.
Mariners consider themselves the kings of the ocean.
Los marinos se consideran a sí mismos los reyes del océano.