Spanish Conversation · Level 123
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Spanish word
marino
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈɾino/
Meaning
- adjectivemarine
Example
Compré un pez marino en el mercado.
I bought a marine fish at the market.
More examples
El barco tenía un olor marino que me gustó.
The ship had a marine smell that I liked.
Core concept
Things belonging to or originating from the sea.
Common phrases
pez marino
marine fish
Similar words
marítimo: Relates to sea navigation and shipping, covering ships, ports, and seaborne trade.
acuático: Is adapted to life in water; applies to species, habitats, or activities that take place in water.
costero: Lies on or near the coast; describes shoreline places, coastal zones, and nearby towns.
Definition in Spanish
Que corresponde al mar o procede de él; adjetivo usado para describir seres, lugares o fenómenos ligados al mar.
Word origin
Derives from Latin marinus (from mare 'sea') with the suffix -inus meaning 'related to', becoming Spanish marino through regular Romance development.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, marino normally follows the noun and agrees in gender and number (marino/marina/marinos/marinas), and Spanish prefers marítimo for shipping, ports, and navigation contexts.