mediterráneo
“mediterráneo” means “Mediterranean” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Mediterranean
Also: landlocked
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La dieta mediterránea es muy saludable.
A1The Mediterranean diet is very healthy.
Me encanta el clima mediterráneo de esta ciudad.
A2I love the Mediterranean climate of this city.
Bolivia es un país mediterráneo porque no tiene mar.
B2Bolivia is a landlocked country because it has no sea.
the Mediterranean
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Queremos navegar por el Mediterráneo este verano.
A2We want to sail across the Mediterranean this summer.
Muchos cruceros recorren todo el mediterráneo.
B1Many cruises travel all over the Mediterranean.
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Quick Quiz: mediterráneo
Question 1 of 3
If you are talking about 'la comida' (the food), how do you change the word 'mediterráneo'?
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From the Latin 'mediterraneus,' which is a combination of 'medius' (middle) and 'terra' (land). It literally means 'the sea in the middle of the land.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'mediterráneo'?
Only if you are using it as a proper name (like 'el Mar Mediterráneo'). If you are describing food or weather, use lowercase: 'estilo mediterráneo'.
Is there a difference between 'mediterráneo' and 'mediterránea'?
Only in gender. They mean the exact same thing, but you use the 'o' ending for masculine nouns and the 'a' ending for feminine nouns.
Can I use this word for countries like Bolivia?
Yes! In a geographic context, it is the correct way to say 'landlocked' in Spanish.