Submarinos (en. Submarines)

/submaˈɾinos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Vessel designed to operate submerged in water.
Submarines are essential in modern warfare.
Los submarinos son esenciales en la guerra moderna.
Type of ship that can submerge and stay underwater.
The nuclear submarine has the capability to remain submerged for months.
El submarino nuclear tiene la capacidad de permanecer sumergido durante meses.
Submersible vehicle, often used for oceanographic research.
Research submarines allow exploration of the ocean depths.
Los submarinos de investigación permiten explorar las profundidades del océano.

Etymology

From Latin 'submarinus', which means 'under the sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a subway
To use a subway or a rapid train.
tomar un submarino
war submarine
Submarine used in military conflicts.
submarino de guerra
underwater world
Referring to life and ecosystems underwater.
mundo submarino

Related Words

diver
Person who practices scuba diving.
submarinista
scuba diving
Sport or activity of diving in submarines or with diving equipment.
submarinismo
research submarine
Submarine designed to conduct scientific studies on the seabed.
submarino de investigación

Slang Meanings

submerged beer
Let’s buy some beers and do a submarine at the beach.
Vamos a comprar unas cervezas y hacer un submarino en la playa.
extreme acrobatics underwater
In the diving club, we do submarines with acrobatics.
En el club de buceo hacemos submarinos con acrobacias.