cuerpo de marines
/kweɾpo de maɾines/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'marine corps' is translated into Spanish as cuerpo de marines.
The term refers to a military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships.
Meaning: military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word cuerpo literally means 'body' or 'corps' in a military context.
Which one should you use?
While cuerpo de marines is a direct translation, Infantería de Marina (Naval Infantry) is an alternative formal expression used as the official name for the Marine Corps in Spain. Additionally, the plural form Los Marines is often used as a common, informal way to refer to the organization.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the official term for the Marine Corps is Infantería de Marina.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase and requires the masculine article el when used with a definite article, as in el cuerpo de marines.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweɾpo de maɾines/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term cuerpo is used for various organized groups, such as the Cuerpo Nacional de Policía. It describes the organizational structure as a single 'body'.
- The word cuerpo is a doublet of the English word 'corpus'. Both originate from the Latin word for 'body' but entered the language through different paths.
- While English uses 'Marine' for both the individual and the organization, Spanish distinguishes between the rank or person marine and the entity Infantería de Marina.
Examples in context
- El lema del cuerpo de marines es "Siempre Fiel".The Marine Corps motto is "Semper Fidelis."This sentence shows the motto associated with the cuerpo de marines.Tatoeba #5905975 by albrusgher, translation #4586991 by LB
- El Cuerpo de Marines es una rama destacada de las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos.The Marine Corps is a distinguished branch of the United States armed forces.
- Los Marines son reconocidos por su valentía y disciplina.The Marines are recognized for their courage and discipline.
- Él pertenece al cuerpo de marines.He belongs to the marine corps.
- El entrenamiento del cuerpo de marines es muy duro.The marine corps training is very hard.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their career goals.
- DanielMaría, ¿estás interesada en el cuerpo de marines?María, are you interested in the marine corps?
- MaríaNo, Daniel, yo prefiero estudiar medicina.No, Daniel, I prefer to study medicine.
- DanielEs una profesión muy noble también.That is a very noble profession too.
- MaríaGracias, pero no es para mí.Thank you, but it's not for me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuerpo, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
