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naval

nah-VAHL/naˈβal/

“naval” means “naval” in Spanish (related to the navy or ships).

naval

Also: maritime
Adjectivem or fB1
A large gray military ship sailing on a blue ocean.

📝 In Action

Trabaja en una base naval en el sur de España.

A2

He works at a naval base in the south of Spain.

La construcción naval es una industria tradicional aquí.

B1

Shipbuilding is a traditional industry here.

El museo tiene una gran colección de historia naval.

B1

The museum has a large collection of naval history.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • marítimo (maritime)
  • náutico (nautical)

Antonyms

  • terrestre (land-based)
  • aéreo (aerial/air-based)

Common Collocations

  • base naval – naval base
  • batalla naval – naval battle
  • ingeniería naval – naval engineering
  • industria naval – shipbuilding industry

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "naval" in Spanish:

maritime→naval→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: naval

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the naval base'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
nave(ship/vessel) — Noun
navegar(to sail/navigate) — Verb
navegación(navigation) — Noun
navío(large ship/vessel) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'navalis', which comes from 'navis', meaning 'ship'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: navalFrench: navalPortuguese: naval

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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.