Naves (en. Ships)

/ˈnaβes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure designed for maritime navigation.
Warships are a symbol of naval power.
Las naves de guerra son un símbolo de poder naval.
A large place intended for industrial or commercial activities.
The factory's ship was filled with modern machinery.
La nave de la fábrica estaba llena de maquinaria moderna.
Any construction with a high and wide roof.
The nave of the temple is impressive for its height.
La nave del templo es impresionante por su altura.

Etymology

From Latin 'navis', which means ship.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spacecraft
Vehicle designed to travel into space.
nave espacial
mothership
Ship that provides support to other ships.
nave nodriza
cargo ship
Ship intended for the transportation of goods.
nave de carga

Related Words

navigate
Act of moving through water in a ship.
navegar
naval
Related to war or the navy.
naval
shipowner
Owner or businessman of ships.
naviero

Slang Meanings

A ship in the context of an impressive or luxurious vehicle.
That car is a ship.
Ese auto es una nave.
Reference to something large or imposing.
The building they constructed is a ship.
El edificio que construyeron es una nave.