How to Say "mariner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mariner” is “marinero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general term for someone who sails
Examples
El viejo marinero contó historias increíbles sobre el océano.
The old sailor told incredible stories about the ocean.
Todos los marineros estaban listos para zarpar al amanecer.
All the sailors were ready to set sail at dawn.
Gender Match
To talk about a female sailor, you change the ending: 'la marinera'. This is a common pattern for job titles ending in -o.
Confusing Jobs
Mistake: “Using 'navegante' when you mean a general crew member.”
Correction: 'Navegante' is often a specialist (like a navigator), while 'marinero' is the general term for a deckhand or crew member.
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