mediterráneo
/mediteˈraneo/
The English word mediterranean translates to Spanish as mediterráneo.
mediterráneo is an adjective used to describe things that are of or pertain to the Mediterranean Sea and the regions surrounding it.
Meaning: of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding region (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, mediterráneo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form mediterránea for feminine singular nouns like costa (coast) or dieta (diet). Use the masculine plural form mediterráneos for masculine plural nouns like países (countries). Use the feminine plural form mediterráneas for feminine plural nouns like islas (islands).
How do you pronounce it?
/mediteˈraneo/
Did you know?
- The word mediterráneo comes from the Latin words 'medius' meaning 'middle' and 'terra' meaning 'earth'.
- In Spanish, the word mediterráneo can be used as a noun to describe a person who lives in the Mediterranean region, whereas in English it is almost exclusively an adjective.
- Spanish speakers frequently use Mediterráneo on its own to refer to the sea, omitting the word mar entirely.
Examples in context
- El clima mediterráneo es suave.Mediterranean weather is mild.This sentence uses mediterráneo to describe weather.Tatoeba #9008492 by arh, translation #9188957 by DJ_Saidez
- Cuando tenga vacaciones iré al mar Mediterráneo.When I have a vacation I'll go to the Mediterranean Sea.This sentence uses Mediterráneo to refer to the Mediterranean Sea.Tatoeba #8220267 by Curro, translation #8271831 by lunchmeat317
- En el Mediterráneo hay muchas especies de tiburones.There are many species of sharks in the Mediterranean.Tatoeba #10146887 by saverius, translation #13535499 by araneo
- El Mar Mediterráneo es un importante punto de encuentro entre Europa, África y Asia.The Mediterranean Sea is an important meeting point between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- El Mare Nostrum ha sido una fuente de riqueza cultural durante siglos.The Mediterranean has been a source of cultural wealth for centuries.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing their lunch plans at a cafe.
- ElenaEste aceite de oliva es de origen mediterráneo.This olive oil is of Mediterranean origin.
- JavierTiene un sabor muy auténtico, Elena.It has a very authentic flavor, Elena.
- ElenaMe encanta la dieta mediterránea.I love the Mediterranean diet.
- JavierA mí también, es muy saludable.Me too, it is very healthy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mediterranean” translations and entries mediterráneo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mediterráneo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
