Meaning
sea, marine, nautical, seaside
In a sentence
Ci piace passeggiare lungo la costa e respirare l'aria marina.
We like walking along the coast and breathing the sea air.
Hai già visto il museo marino in città?
Have you already seen the marine museum in town?
Non mi piace l'odore marino sui vestiti.
I don't like the sea smell on clothes.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| marino | masculine · singular |
| marina | feminine · singular |
| marini | masculine · plural |
| marine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use marino mostly in fixed expressions or technical/literary contexts; for everyday 'by the sea,' vicino al mare or sul mare is often more natural.
- Don't confuse marino with marittimo: marittimo is common for shipping, ports, and law; marino is broader for sea-related animals, environments, or colors.
- As an adjective, it agrees normally: fauna marina, ecosistemi marini, blu marino.