Spanish Conversation · Level 77
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Spanish word
navegante
Pronunciation
IPA/naβeˈɣante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)navigator
Example
¿Quiénes son los navegantes en esta expedición?
Who are the navigators on this expedition?
More examples
El navegante marítimo revisó las cartas antes de zarpar.
The maritime navigator checked the charts before setting sail.
Core concept
Ship navigator on the bridge using charts, sextant, and radar.
Common phrases
navegante marítimo
maritime navigator
rol del navegante
navigator's role
Similar words
navegador: Plans routes and issues course instructions for the vessel.
timonel: Steers the ship by operating the helm, directly controlling heading.
marinero: Performs daily tasks and routine work aboard the ship.
capitán: Leads the crew and makes final decisions for the ship's operation.
Definition in Spanish
Individuo especializado en la navegación marítima que calcula la posición y guía la embarcación hasta el destino.
Word origin
From Spanish navegar plus the agentive suffix -ante, ultimately from Latin navigāre (navis 'ship' + agere 'to drive'), meaning one who navigates.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for a professional specialist; for an ordinary sailor use marinero, and for a web browser or navigation software use navegador.
Other meanings
- web surfernoun
- seafarernoun
Related words
- navegaciónnavigationnoun
- navegablenavigableadjective