nounnounadjective
el marino
navy blue · navy
Definition & meaning
Marino means marine or relating to the sea. It can describe animals, plants, environments, or activities connected with the sea.
As a noun, marino means sailor or seafarer: someone who works or serves aboard a ship.
Grammar & Word origin
- Adjective: marino is masculine singular; its feminine form is marina . The plural forms are marinos and marinas .
- Noun: As a person, it is masculine; the feminine form is marina .
- It comes from Latin marīnus, meaning “of the sea,” derived from mare, “sea.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- marítimo — “maritime”; often emphasizes navigation, trade, or other human activities connected with the sea.
- marinero — “sailor”; a common alternative for a person, though it can also refer specifically to a member of a ship’s crew.
- terrestre — “terrestrial” or “land-based”; an antonym when contrasting the sea with land.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Me encanta el color azul marino de tu camiseta.adjective
I love the navy blue color of your t-shirt.
El vestido marino es muy elegante.adjective
The navy dress is very elegant.
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