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A group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms standing together in a neat line.

marines

mah-REE-nehs

nounmB1
marines?members of a marine corps
Also:naval infantry?soldiers serving on ships

📝 In Action

Los marines estadounidenses desembarcaron en la costa.

B1

The U.S. marines landed on the coast.

Mi hermano quiere unirse a los marines.

B1

My brother wants to join the marines.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • infantes de marina (naval infantrymen)

Common Collocations

  • cuerpo de marines – marine corps
  • entrenamiento de marines – marine training

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Number

This is the plural form of 'marine.' It is a masculine noun, so you use 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronunciation Pitfall

Mistake: "Pronouncing it the English way (muh-REENZ)."

Correction: In Spanish, every letter is pronounced: mah-REE-nehs.

⭐ Usage Tips

Specific Usage

While 'infantería de marina' is the general Spanish term for naval soldiers, 'marines' is almost always used specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: marines

Question 1 of 2

If a general says 'Llamen a los marines', what is he doing?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'marines' a Spanish word or English?

It is both! In Spanish, it is a fully accepted word used to refer to the U.S. Marine Corps, and it is also a form of the Spanish verb 'marinar' (to marinate).

How do I pronounce 'marines' in Spanish?

Unlike the English pronunciation (muh-REENZ), in Spanish you say every vowel clearly: mah-REE-nehs.