océano Atlántico
/oθeano atlantiko/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "atlantic ocean" is translated into Spanish as océano Atlántico. Wiktionary also lists Atlántico.
Meaning: the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| océano Atlántico | /oθeano atlantiko/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /oseano atlantiko/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| Atlántico | /aˈtlantiko/ | masculine |
This phrase refers to the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.
Which one should you use?
You can use the full name océano Atlántico or simply refer to it as Atlántico.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine. When used in a sentence, it requires the masculine definite article el, such as in el océano Atlántico. Even when referring to the ocean using only the name Atlántico, the masculine article el is still used, as in el Atlántico. Note that the adjective Atlántico must always be capitalized.
Did you know?
- The word Atlántico shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'Atlas', the Titan from Greek mythology who holds up the sky.
- In Spanish, the adjective atlántico can be used as a common adjective to describe things related to the ocean, which is why it is not always capitalized.
- The spelling of Atlántico includes an accent on the 'a', which is a common feature in Spanish to indicate word stress, a detail that English does not require.
Examples in context
- Ellos cruzaron el Océano Atlántico.They crossed the Atlantic Ocean.This sentence is useful for describing the action of crossing the océano Atlántico.Tatoeba #2522587 by marcelostockle, translation #307105 by CK
- El río Amazonas se vierte al Oceano Atlántico.The Amazon River flows into the Atlantic Ocean.This sentence shows how a river flows into the Atlántico.Tatoeba #7056342 by tulakalbeyo, translation #7055676 by CarpeLanam
- Europa y América están separadas por el océano Atlántico.Europe and America are separated by the Atlantic Ocean.This sentence describes the geographic separation provided by the océano Atlántico.Tatoeba #9387759 by baudelaire, translation #13043939 by araneo
- El Océano Atlántico es el segundo más grande del mundo, después del Océano Pacífico.The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest in the world, after the Pacific Ocean.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a world map.
- ElenaMira, aquí está el océano Atlántico.Look, here is the Atlantic Ocean.
- AlejandroEs muy grande y profundo.It is very large and deep.
- Elena¿Quieres viajar por el océano Atlántico algún día?Do you want to travel across the Atlantic Ocean someday?
- AlejandroSí, me encantaría ir en barco.Yes, I would love to go by boat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “atlantic ocean” translations and entries océano Atlántico, Atlántico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Atlántico, atlántico, océano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
