Navío (en. Ship)

/naˈβio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Large vessel used primarily for transporting goods or passengers.

Example sentence: The ship arrived at the port loaded with agricultural products.

El navío llegó al puerto cargado de productos agrícolas.

Definition: Glass or container used for drinking.

Example sentence: He served the wine in a glass vessel.

Sirvió el vino en un navío de cristal.

Definition: Term used in naval warfare contexts to refer to combat vessels.

Example sentence: The warships were ready for battle.

Los navíos de guerra estaban listos para la batalla.

Etymology/origin: From Latin 'navigium', meaning 'vessel' or 'ship'.

Phrase: warship

Meaning: Vessel specialized in maritime combat.

navío de guerra

Phrase: cargo ship

Meaning: Boat designed for transporting goods.

navío de carga

Phrase: flagship

Meaning: The main ship of a fleet, which usually has the admiral on board.

navío insignia

Related word: boat

Description: A vessel lighter and smaller than a ship.

nave

Related word: navigation

Description: The act of sailing; it can refer to the science of navigation.

navegación

Related word: marina

Description: Related to life at sea or the use of vessels.

marina

Meaning: Refers to a trusted friend in a marine context.

Example: That guy is my ship, he’s always by my side.

Ese tipo es mi navío, siempre está a mi lado.

Meaning: A term used among young people to refer to a pretty boat.

Example: Look at that ship, it's impressive!

Mira ese navío, ¡es impresionante!