La marina
Example: La marina protegió la costa durante la guerra civil.
Definition
"La marina" refers to the naval forces responsible for protecting and defending a country's coastlines, conducting maritime operations, and ensuring national security at sea. It plays a crucial role in wartime and peacetime activities related to naval defense and maritime presence.
Etymology
The term "la marina" originates from the Latin word 'marinus,' meaning 'of the sea.' It evolved through Spanish to specifically denote naval forces. Did you know that 'marina' can also refer to a harbor for boats, but in historical contexts, it almost always means the navy?
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"La marina" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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