Spanish word

submarinista

Pronunciation

IPA/suβmaɾiˈnista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)submariner

Example

El submarinista subió al submarino antes del viaje.

The submariner boarded the submarine before the trip.

Illustration for submarinista (submariner)

More examples

¿Conoces a algún submarinista en tu ciudad?

Do you know any submariners in your city?

Core concept

Person in a submarine responsible for navigation and maintenance.

Common phrases

  • contratar a un submarinista

    hire a submariner

  • un submarinista experimentado

    an experienced submariner

Similar words

tripulante: Crew member on a ship, plane, or vehicle who participates in operating and running the vessel.
marinero: Sailor working at sea who performs deck duties, seamanship tasks, and watchstanding.
oficial: Officer in a ship or military unit who commands, supervises, or carries out specialized duties.
técnico: Skilled technical worker who inspects, maintains, and repairs mechanical or electronic equipment.

Definition in Spanish

Miembro de la tripulación de un submarino encargado de operar, vigilar o mantener la embarcación.

Word origin

Formed from submarino plus -ista, where submarino ultimately comes from Latin sub- 'under' and marinus 'of the sea' and -ista marks a person associated with something.

Usage tips

  • Spanish distinguishes submarinista (submarine crew) from buceador (diver), and submarinista refers specifically to onboard personnel.

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