Ultramar (en. Overseas)

/ul.tɾa.ˈmaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Concept of territories located outside the limits of a country or continent, generally related to colonies or maritime extensions.

During the colonial era, several European countries had overseas colonies.

Durante la época colonial, varios países europeos tenían colonias ultramar.

Refers to territorial possessions abroad, especially in historical contexts.

The administration of overseas territories was vital for the economy of the metropolis.

La administración de los territorios ultramar fue vital para la economía de la metrópoli.

From the Latin 'ultramarinus', which means 'beyond the sea'.

overseas lands

Territories that are beyond the sea, commonly referred to as colonies.

tierras ultramarinas

overseas trade

Commercial exchange that takes place with distant territories.

comercio ultramarino

sea

Body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.

mar

island

Piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

isla

colonization

Process of establishment and human settlement in a territory.

colonización

Refers to something that is far away or distant, not necessarily in a geographical sense.

That place is an overseas to me; I've never visited it.

Ese lugar es un ultramar para mí, nunca lo he visitado.

In some contexts, it can be used to describe something that is exotic or strange.

That restaurant has an overseas touch that makes it unique.

Ese restaurante tiene un toque ultramar que lo hace único.