Spanish Conversation · Level 115
59 words
Spanish word
Atlántico
Pronunciation
IPA/atˈlantiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounAtlantic Ocean
Example
El Atlántico está agitado hoy.
The Atlantic is rough today.
More examples
Vivimos al otro lado del Atlántico desde hace cinco años.
We have lived on the other side of the Atlantic for five years.
Core concept
Ocean between the coasts of the Americas and those of Europe and Africa.
Common phrases
el océano Atlántico
the Atlantic Ocean
al otro lado del Atlántico
on the other side of the Atlantic
Similar words
océano: Very large, continuous expanse of saltwater covering major parts of the planet.
mar: Saltwater area close to land or partly enclosed by coasts, bordering a shore.
Pacífico: Enormous ocean stretching between the coasts of Asia and those of the Americas.
Definition in Spanish
Océano situado entre las costas de América y las de Europa y África.
Word origin
From Latin Atlanticus, ultimately from Greek ἀτλανικός meaning 'of Atlas', the name links the sea to the classical figure Atlas.
Usage tips
- Spanish usually takes the definite article with ocean names, so speakers refer to el Atlántico when talking about the ocean.
Other meanings
- Atlanticadjective
Opposites
- PacíficoPacific Oceannoun