How to Say "sea-dwelling" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sea-dwelling” is “marina” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
describing animals or plants
Examples
La contaminación afecta la vida marina.
Pollution affects marine life.
Hay muchas especies marinas en esta zona.
There are many marine species in this area.
Agreement
'Marina' is the feminine form of the adjective 'marino'. You must use 'marina' when describing a feminine noun, like 'la vida' (life) or 'la especie' (species).
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “La vida marino”
Correction: La vida marina. (Because 'vida' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
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