marina
“marina” means “navy” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
navy
Also: naval force
📝 In Action
El presidente visitó la base de la marina ayer.
B1The president visited the navy base yesterday.
Mi abuelo sirvió en la marina durante la guerra.
B2My grandfather served in the navy during the war.
marina
Also: harbor
📝 In Action
Dejamos el velero en la marina antes de ir a cenar.
A2We left the sailboat at the marina before going to dinner.
La marina está llena de yates de lujo.
B1The marina is full of luxury yachts.
marine
Also: sea-dwelling
📝 In Action
La contaminación afecta la vida marina.
B1Pollution affects marine life.
Hay muchas especies marinas en esta zona.
B2There are many marine species in this area.
navy blue
📝 In Action
Prefiero la chaqueta en color marina.
A2I prefer the jacket in navy blue.
El uniforme es de un azul muy marina.
B1The uniform is a very navy blue.
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Quick Quiz: marina
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'marina' to refer to a place where boats are kept?
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Comes from the Latin word *marīnus*, which means 'of the sea.' It is directly derived from the root word *mare*, meaning 'sea.'
First recorded: Medieval period
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'marina' and 'marino'?
'Marina' is the feminine form of the word. It is used as a feminine noun (the Navy, the port) or as an adjective describing a feminine noun (la vida marina). 'Marino' is the masculine form, used as an adjective describing masculine nouns (el mundo marino) or as a masculine noun (a sailor).
How do I know if 'marina' means the military or the port?
You need to look at the surrounding context. If it's related to boats, yachts, or tourism, it means 'port/marina'. If it's related to officers, bases, or national defense, it means 'the Navy'.