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    Océanos (en. Oceans)

    /osea.nos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large stretches of saltwater that separate continents.
    Oceans are fundamental for climate regulation.
    Los océanos son fundamentales para la regulación del clima.
    Bodies of water in which various forms of marine life are found.
    Oceans host an impressive biodiversity.
    Los océanos albergan una biodiversidad impresionante.
    Areas of the planet that have a significant impact on the global economy.
    Commercial fishing mainly takes place in the oceans.
    La pesca comercial se realiza principalmente en los océanos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'okeanos', which referred to the river that surrounded the world.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ocean of possibilities
    A great number of available options.
    océano de posibilidades
    to navigate in an ocean
    Facing a complicated situation.
    navegar en un océano
    the blue ocean
    Reference to a market or industry without competition.
    el océano azul

    Related Words

    sea
    A body of saltwater smaller than an ocean.
    mar
    waters
    A general reference to any body of water.
    aguas
    oceanic fissures
    Breaks in the Earth's crust in the oceans.
    fisuras oceánicas

    Slang Meanings

    Expression indicating a chaotic situation.
    We are in an ocean of troubles with this project.
    Estamos en un océano de líos con este proyecto.
    Refers to a large quantity of something.
    There are oceans of information on the internet.
    Hay océanos de información en internet.