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    Océano (en. Ocean)

    /oˈθe.ano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A mass of saltwater that extends beyond the coasts and is larger than a sea.
    The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world.
    El océano Pacífico es el más grande del mundo.
    A body of water that separates continents and countries.
    Oceans are vital for the Earth's climate.
    Los océanos son vitales para el clima terrestre.
    Anthropology and science that studies the oceans.
    Ocean research helps understand marine ecosystems.
    La investigación oceánica ayuda a entender los ecosistemas marinos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'oceanus', and this from Greek 'ōkeanos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the ocean
    in a very broad or vague situation.
    en el océano
    ocean of knowledge
    a large amount of knowledge.
    océano de conocimientos
    to raise the tide
    to increase the difficulty of a situation.
    subir la marea

    Related Words

    sea
    A body of saltwater smaller than an ocean.
    mar
    coast
    Line of connection between the ocean and the land.
    costa
    oceanic
    Relating to the ocean.
    oceánico

    Slang Meanings

    Spending time at the beach or in the sea.
    We're going to have an ocean this weekend.
    Vamos a hacer un océano este fin de semana.
    Referring to something very large or infinite.
    This project is an ocean of work.
    Este proyecto es un océano de trabajo.