Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
océano
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈθeano/
Meaning
- masculine nounocean
Example
Viajamos para ver el océano.
We traveled to see the ocean.
More examples
El fondo del océano guarda muchas sorpresas.
The ocean floor holds many surprises.
Core concept
Vast interconnected body of salt water.
Common phrases
olas del océano
ocean waves
fondo del océano
ocean floor
playa junto al océano
beach by the ocean
Similar words
mar: Broad expanse of salt water adjacent to shorelines and coastal towns.
costa: Narrow band of land bordering the sea, marking the shoreline.
playa: Shoreline area of sand or pebbles directly next to the water.
golfo: Large coastal bay formed where the shoreline curves inward, creating a wide water area.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para los grandes cuerpos de agua salada del planeta, interconectados entre sí y considerados como unidades geográficas, por ejemplo el Pacífico.
Word origin
The Spanish word océano comes from Latin oceanus, which in turn comes from Greek Ὠκεανός, originally the name for the great sea or world-encircling river.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the é marks stress on the second syllable (o-CÉ-a-no) and named oceans are usually spoken with the definite article (el Pacífico).