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    Náufrago (en. Castaway)

    /ˈnau̯fɾaɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who has been rescued or saved after a shipwreck.
    The castaway was found on a deserted island.
    El náufrago fue encontrado en una isla desierta.
    A person who has suffered a shipwreck.
    The castaways shared their survival stories.
    Los náufragos compartieron sus historias de supervivencia.
    Someone who is lost at sea due to a maritime accident.
    Rescue teams are searching for the missing castaways.
    Los equipos de rescate buscan a los náufragos desaparecidos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'naufragus', which means 'thrown into the water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lonely castaway
    An individual who has been left alone after a shipwreck.
    naufrago solitario
    emotional shipwreck
    A state of disorientation or emotional loss, compared to a shipwreck.
    naufragio emocional

    Related Words

    shipwreck
    A maritime accident where a vessel sinks.
    naufragio
    navigator
    A person who navigates, especially in boats.
    navegante

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a critical or desperate situation, like a castaway.
    I feel like a castaway in the midst of so much pressure.
    Me siento como un náufrago en medio de tanta presión.
    Someone who feels lost or out of place.
    Since I moved, I feel like a castaway in this city.
    Desde que me mudé, me siento como un náufrago en esta ciudad.