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    Naval (en. Naval)

    /naˈbal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Pertaining to or related to the navy.
    The naval parade was impressive.
    El desfile naval fue impresionante.
    Referring to the construction and operation of vessels.
    The shipbuilding industry is very important for the economy.
    La industria naval es muy importante para la economía.
    Concerning the strategy of warfare at sea.
    The naval battle changed the course of the war.
    La batalla naval cambió el rumbo de la guerra.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'navalis', which means 'related to ships'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    naval power
    The capacity of a nation to operate at sea.
    poder naval
    naval defense
    Strategies and means to protect a country's maritime interests.
    defensa naval
    naval fleet
    A set of ships belonging to a navy.
    flota naval

    Related Words

    navy
    A set of facilities for the construction and repair of ships.
    marina
    vessel
    A large vessel for transport or warfare.
    buque
    navigation
    The action of sailing on the sea or on rivers.
    navegación

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a confusing or chaotic situation, like a ship without direction.
    The project became naval; nobody knew what to do.
    El proyecto se volvió naval, nadie sabía qué hacer.
    When something is out of control, like a ship in a storm.
    That party became naval; there were more people than we expected.
    Esa fiesta se volvió naval, había más gente de la que esperábamos.