marítimo
/maˈɾitimo/
The English word maritime is marítimo in Spanish.
The adjective marítimo is used to describe anything relating to the sea.
Meaning: relating to the sea (adj)
Which one should you use?
The word náutico/a can be used in certain contexts to refer to things related to the sea or navigation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form marítima for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use marítimos for masculine plural nouns and marítimas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈɾitimo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word mar is usually masculine, but in poetic or literary contexts, it is frequently used as a feminine noun.
- While marítimo describes the sea, the Spanish word marisma refers specifically to a salt marsh. Both words share a common ancestor in Latin.
- While 'marítimo' is the standard adjective, you might hear the term marino used to describe things like 'maritime' traffic or 'maritime' routes. Although it often means 'marine' or 'sailor', it is a very common synonym for 'maritime' in professional contexts.
Examples in context
- Las rutas náuticas son fundamentales para el transporte marítimoNautical routes are essential for maritime transportation
- ¡Qué espectacular es este paisaje marítimo!How spectacular is this maritime landscape!
- Me encanta pasar mis vacaciones cerca del mar. Las vistas marítimas son impresionantes.I love spending my vacations by the sea. The maritime views are impressive.
- El comercio marítimo es vital para la economía.Maritime trade is vital for the economy.
- Estudiamos el derecho marítimo en la universidad.We study maritime law at the university.
- Hay un conflicto marítimo en esa zona.There is a maritime conflict in that area.
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are discussing their vacation plans.
- MaríaQuiero visitar un museo marítimo.I want to visit a maritime museum.
- JavierEso suena muy interesante, María.That sounds very interesting, María.
- MaríaHay uno muy famoso cerca del puerto.There is a very famous one near the port.
- JavierEntonces vamos allí mañana, Javier dice que sí.Then let's go there tomorrow, Javier says yes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “maritime” translations and entries marítimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries marítimo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
