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    Océano (en. Ocean)

    /oˈθeano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body of saltwater that occupies most of the Earth's surface.
    The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest in the world.
    El océano Atlántico es el segundo más grande del mundo.
    Figuratively, it is used to refer to a large expanse or quantity.
    There is an ocean of possibilities in this new venture.
    Hay un océano de posibilidades en esta nueva empresa.
    Collection of waters that separates continents.
    The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest.
    El océano Pacífico es el más extenso y profundo.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'okeanos', which means 'river of waters'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ocean of time
    A great amount of available time.
    océano de tiempo
    ocean of knowledge
    Broad and extensive knowledge on a subject.
    océano de conocimiento
    like a drop in the ocean
    Something insignificant compared to a whole.
    como gota en el océano

    Related Words

    sea
    Smaller body of saltwater than an ocean.
    mar
    depth
    Distance from the surface to the bottom of a body of water.
    profundidad
    island
    Portion of land surrounded by water.
    isla

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to indicate something very large or extensive.
    That's an ocean of problems.
    Eso es un océano de problemas.
    Used in some contexts to describe deep emotions.
    I am in an ocean of sadness.
    Estoy en un océano de tristeza.