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Trabaja en una base naval en el sur de España.
A2He works at a naval base in the south of Spain.
La construcción naval es una industria tradicional aquí.
B1Shipbuilding is a traditional industry here.
El museo tiene una gran colección de historia naval.
B1The museum has a large collection of naval history.
💡 Grammar Points
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are describing a masculine or feminine thing. You can say 'el barco naval' or 'la base naval'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid adding an 'a'
Mistake: "la base navala"
Correction: la base naval. Words ending in -al in Spanish usually don't change their ending to match the gender.
⭐ Usage Tips
Naval vs. Marino
Use 'naval' when talking about ships, engineering, or the military. Use 'marino' when talking about biology or the sea itself (like 'vida marina' for sea life).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: naval
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the naval base'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'naval' ever change to 'navales'?
Yes! When you are describing more than one thing, you add '-es'. For example: 'las fuerzas navales' (the naval forces).
Is 'naval' a formal word?
It is neutral. It is used in both casual conversations about history and very formal military reports.