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    Nave (en. Ship)

    /ˈna.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Central and main space of a church.
    The nave of the cathedral is impressive.
    La nave de la catedral es impresionante.
    Part of a ship where the machinery is located.
    The ship's hold was equipped with advanced technology.
    La nave del barco estaba equipada con tecnología avanzada.
    Channel through which ships navigate in a river city.
    The ships often pass through this route.
    Las naves pasan a menudo por esta ruta.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'nava', which means 'boat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spaceship
    Vehicle designed for traveling in space.
    nave espacial
    mother ship
    Ship or aircraft that serves as a base and controls several smaller vessels.
    nave madre
    warship
    Warship used by naval forces.
    nave de guerra

    Related Words

    navigation
    Action of navigating.
    navegación
    naval
    Related to the navy or navigation.
    naval

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in some contexts to refer to something that is very large or impressive.
    That house is a giant.
    Esa casa es una nave.
    Colloquial use to refer to a large vehicle or ship.
    Look at that vessel, it's amazing.
    Mira esa nave, está increíble.