English–Spanish

“sailor” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/maɾiˈneɾo/

Example

Mi hermano es marinero.

My brother is a sailor.

Illustration for marinero (sailor)

How to say “sailor” in Spanish

“Sailor” in Spanish is marinero.

Worker aboard a ship who handles seamanship tasks such as mooring, ropework, and standing watch.

Full entry for marinero: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with marinero

El marinero profesional conoce bien las rutas.

The professional sailor knows the routes well.

Tips for using marinero

  • English marine often implies the armed service, whereas marinero usually means a merchant or civilian crew member and English mariner is the closest equivalent.

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