Marítima (en. Maritime)

maɾˈitima

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Related to navigation or activities at sea.
Maritime traffic is essential for international trade.
El tráfico marítimo es esencial para el comercio internacional.
Refers to ecosystems or activities that take place on the coast.
The maritime zone is protected by environmental laws.
La zona marítima está protegida por leyes ambientales.

Etymology

From Latin 'maritimus', which means 'related to the sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maritime rights
A set of rules that govern navigation.
derechos marítimos
maritime routes
Courses followed at sea for the transport of goods.
rutas marítimas
maritime transport
Method of transferring goods via maritime ways.
transporte marítimo

Related Words

sea
Large mass of salty water.
mar
navigation
Action of navigating.
navegación
port
Place of anchorage for ships.
puerto

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who works at sea.
That guy is a mariner, he's always at the port.
Ese tipo es un marítimo, siempre está en el puerto.
Description of a person who loves the sea.
She is very maritime, she spends every summer at the beach.
Ella es muy marítima, pasa cada verano en la playa.