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    Piélago (en. Ocean)

    /'pjelago/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An expanse of water that is wider than a lake.
    The pelagic surrounding the island is impressive.
    El piélago que rodea la isla es impresionante.
    A large body of water that can be ocean or open sea.
    Sailing in the pelagic can be a challenge for inexperienced sailors.
    Navegar en el piélago puede ser un desafío para los navegantes inexpertos.
    Refers to the immensity of the sea.
    He got lost in the pelagic, with no land in sight.
    Se perdió en el piélago, sin tierra a la vista.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pelagus', meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the middle of the pelagic
    A reference to being in a desolate place with no options.
    en medio del piélago
    get lost in the pelagic
    To be in a confusing or hopeless situation.
    perderse en el piélago

    Related Words

    sea
    A large expanse of salty water that covers most of the Earth.
    mar
    lagoon
    A body of water smaller than a lake.
    laguna

    Slang Meanings

    To be lost or confused.
    I was so confused that I felt like I was in a pelagic.
    Estaba tan confundido que me sentí en un piélago.
    To refer to a complicated situation.
    That problem is a pelagic, I don't know where to start.
    Ese problema es un piélago, no sé por dónde empezar.