Océano (en. Ocean)
/oˈθe.ano/
Meaning & Definition
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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.