Spanish Conversation · Level 130
60 words
Spanish word
marinero
Pronunciation
IPA/maɾiˈneɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsailor
Example
Mi hermano es marinero.
My brother is a sailor.
More examples
El marinero profesional conoce bien las rutas.
The professional sailor knows the routes well.
Core concept
Worker aboard a ship who handles seamanship tasks such as mooring, ropework, and standing watch.
Common phrases
marinero profesional
professional sailor
ser marinero
be a sailor
Similar words
tripulante: Participates in shipboard work as a crew member responsible for daily operations and watches.
patrón: Operates and manages a small boat, responsible for its piloting and local decisions.
capitán: Directs the vessel as the senior officer with authority over navigation and crew.
grumete: Serves as an apprentice sailor, young and relatively inexperienced, learning shipboard tasks.
Definition in Spanish
Trabajador que presta servicio a bordo de un barco, ocupándose de tareas como maniobras, mantenimiento y guardias.
Word origin
Built from Latin marinus 'of the sea' plus -ero, a Spanish suffix that creates an occupational noun meaning someone employed at sea.
Usage tips
- English marine often implies the armed service, whereas marinero usually means a merchant or civilian crew member and English mariner is the closest equivalent.