How do you say "navy" in Spanish (Latin America)?

Marina

Adjective Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "navy" is Marina.

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Pronunciation

Try ma-RI-na for "Marina" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.

Grammar notes

Marina is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Llevaba un traje azul marino.

He wore a navy suit.

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How to remember Marina

Practice "Marina" inside the full sentence "Llevaba un traje azul marino." rather than alone; context makes "navy" harder to forget.

Questions about Marina

How do you pronounce Marina?

Try ma-RI-na for "Marina" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.

Is Marina formal or casual?

Marina is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Marina used in Spanish (Latin America)?

Marina is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Llevaba un traje azul marino. (He wore a navy suit.).

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