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Spanish word
oceánico
Pronunciation
IPA/oθeˈaniko/
Meaning
- adjectiveoceanic
Example
El clima oceánico trae mucha lluvia.
The oceanic climate brings heavy rain.
More examples
En mi ciudad el clima oceánico mantiene temperaturas suaves.
In my city, the oceanic climate maintains mild temperatures.
Core concept
Belonging to or coming from the ocean.
Common phrases
clima oceánico
oceanic climate
costas oceánicas
oceanic coastlines
Similar words
marino: Of or living in the sea, applying to marine plants, animals, and underwater habitats.
marítimo: Relating to ports, ships, and navigation, or to sea transport activities.
costero: On or adjacent to the coast, describing shoreline towns, beaches, and coastal ecosystems.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al océano o que procede de él, empleado para describir características físicas, biológicas o climáticas propias del océano.
Word origin
Adjective built from the noun océano with the suffix -ico, tracing to Latin oceanicus and Greek Ὠκεανós, conveying 'related to or originating in the ocean'.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are clima oceánico, fauna oceánica, and corriente oceánica, which indicate use with climate, ecosystems, and large-scale currents rather than with ships or harbors.
Opposites
- continentalcontinentaladjective
Related words
- océanooceannoun