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    Ocean (en. Ocean)

    /ocean/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A vast expanse of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface.
    The Atlantic Ocean separates America from Europe.
    El océano Atlántico separa América de Europa.
    A body of water that is considered distinct from other oceans.
    The Indian Ocean is known for its shipping routes.
    El océano Índico es conocido por sus rutas marítimas.
    Concept of vastness, something perceived as broad and ungraspable.
    Her sadness was a deep ocean.
    Su tristeza era un océano profundo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'oceanus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'okeanos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ocean of possibilities
    A large number of options or alternatives.
    océano de posibilidades
    above the ocean
    Referring to something that is at a higher or distant level.
    por encima del océano
    to sail in the ocean
    To undertake a broad and complex journey or endeavor.
    navegar en el océano

    Related Words

    sea
    A large expanse of saltwater smaller than an ocean.
    mar
    coasts
    Land lines that border an ocean or sea.
    costas
    ocean currents
    Movements of water within the ocean.
    corrientes oceánicas

    Slang Meanings

    A large amount of something, usually in an emotional context.
    I have an ocean of worries right now.
    Tengo un océano de preocupaciones en este momento.
    Something perceived as very vast or infinite.
    Her joy was an ocean without end.
    Su alegría era un océano que no tenía fin.