Ocean in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'ocean' is 'océano', pronounced oh-SEH-ah-noh (IPA: /oˈseano/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: océanos).
Pronunciation: oh-SEH-ah-noh
| Spanish | océano |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | oh-SEH-ah-noh · /oˈseano/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | océanos |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'océano'
- El océano Pacífico es el más grande del mundo.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world. - ¿Has nadado alguna vez en el océano?
Have you ever swum in the ocean? - Muchos animales viven en el océano.
Many animals live in the ocean. - Desde el avión vimos el océano Atlántico durante horas antes de llegar a Europa.
From the plane we saw the Atlantic Ocean for hours before arriving in Europe.
Common Phrases with 'océano'
- el océano Pacífico
the Pacific Ocean - al otro lado del océano
across the ocean
How to Use 'océano'
El océano is masculine, with the stress on CÉ (o-CÉ-a-no). In ocean names, océano is lowercase and the proper name is capitalized: el océano Atlántico. In everyday speech, Spanish speakers usually say el mar (the sea) rather than el océano.
Regional note: For 'going to the beach/ocean', almost everyone says el mar or la playa; océano sounds geographic or scientific.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Ocean' in Spanish is 'océano', pronounced oh-SEH-ah-noh.
It is spelled o-c-é-a-n-o.
'Océano' is masculine: you say 'el océano'.
The plural of 'océano' is 'océanos'.
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