El océano
Example: El océano es muy grande y tiene mucha agua salada.
Definition
"El océano" refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the planet's climate and supporting diverse marine life. It is known for being very large and containing salty water.
Etymology
The word "el océano" comes from the Latin 'oceanus,' which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek 'ōkeanós,' meaning a great river or sea surrounding the world. Did you know the term originally described a massive river believed to encircle the Earth in ancient mythology?
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"El océano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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