Spanish word

náutico

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnawtiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivenautical

Example

El marinero estudia el mapa náutico.

The sailor studies the nautical chart.

Illustration for náutico (nautical)

More examples

Reservamos un paseo náutico por la bahía al atardecer.

We booked a boat trip around the bay at dusk.

Core concept

Navigation bridge showing compass, charts, and plotting instruments.

Common phrases

  • paseo náutico

    boat trip

  • club náutico

    yacht club

  • deporte náutico

    water sport

Similar words

marítimo: Relating to the sea and seaborne activity, including shipping, ports, and coastal trade.
marino: Relating to the sea itself, its organisms, or things connected with sailors and crews.

Definition in Spanish

Indica relación con el mar y con las operaciones, instrumentos o conocimientos necesarios para navegar.

Word origin

Náutico traces back to Greek ναυτικός (nautikós) 'of ships' via Latin nauticus, retaining the meaning tied to sailing and navigation.

Usage tips

  • When choosing words, náutico fits technical topics like charts and instruments, marítimo applies to general sea matters and shipping, and marino refers more to sailors or marine life.

Opposites

Related words

  • náuticaseamanshipnoun

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