biólogo marino
/bjoloɡo maɾino/from spelling rules
The English phrase "marine biologist" is biólogo marino in Spanish.
The term is used to describe someone who studies marine biology.
Meaning: someone who studies marine biology (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of the noun biólogo (biologist) and the adjective marino (marine).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on gender and number. Use the feminine form bióloga marina when referring to a woman. The plural form is biólogos marinos, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized. For a group of women, use the feminine plural form biólogas marinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjoloɡo maɾino/
Did you know?
- While 'marino' describes the sea, it also serves as a common noun for a member of the Navy, meaning a 'biólogo marino' could be humorously interpreted as a 'navy biologist'.
- A biólogo marino who specializes in the deepest parts of the ocean refers to their field as biología abisal, from the word for 'abyss'.
- The term biólogo is formed from the Greek βιολόγος, which combines words for 'life' and 'speech' or 'study'.
Examples in context
- Tom está estudiando para ser un biólogo marino.Tom is studying to become a marine biologist.This sentence is useful for showing how to use biólogo marino when discussing someone's studies.Tatoeba #5617265 by cueyayotl, translation #3419949 by CK
- El biólogo marino estudia los ecosistemas marinos en busca de soluciones para la conservación de especies en peligro de extinción.The marine biologist studies marine ecosystems in search of solutions for the conservation of endangered species.
- Mi hermano es un biólogo marino muy famoso.My brother is a very famous marine biologist.
- Necesitamos contratar a un biólogo marino para el proyecto.We need to hire a marine biologist for the project.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing their career goals.
- ElenaMateo, ¿qué quieres estudiar en la universidad?Mateo, what do you want to study at university?
- MateoQuiero ser un biólogo marino.I want to be a marine biologist.
- Elena¡Qué increíble! Me encantan los delfines.That's incredible! I love dolphins.
- MateoA mí también, por eso elegí esa carrera.Me too, that is why I chose that career.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biólogo, marino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
