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    Náufragos (en. Castaways)

    [nau̯ˈfɾaɣos]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who have survived a shipwreck.
    The castaways were rescued by a fishing boat.
    Los náufragos fueron rescatados por un barco pesquero.
    People who find themselves in a critical situation after a maritime accident.
    The castaways needed urgent care.
    Los náufragos debían ser atendidos urgentemente.
    Survivors of an accident at sea.
    After several hours in the water, the castaways were finally located.
    Tras varias horas en el agua, los náufragos finalmente fueron localizados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'naufragus', which comes from 'navis' (boat) and 'frangere' (to break).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shipwreck in deep water
    Maritime accident that occurs far from the coast.
    naufragio en alta mar
    to be a castaway
    To be in an isolated or desperate situation.
    ser un náufrago
    emotional shipwreck
    State of emotional or mental crisis.
    naufragio emocional

    Related Words

    naufragar
    Verb that means to suffer a shipwreck.
    naufragar
    naufragio
    The act of shipwrecking or the resulting situation.
    naufragio

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble or in a difficult situation.
    We are in a real shipwreck with this task.
    Estamos en un verdadero naufragio con esta tarea.
    To feel lost or adrift in life.
    Since he lost his job, he feels like a castaway.
    Desde que perdió su trabajo, se siente como un náufrago.