B2 noun Neutral

marine

/məˈriːn/

A marine is a member of a military force specifically trained for serving on land as well as at sea, often specializing in amphibious operations. In a broader sense, it can also refer to any soldier belonging to a specialized sea-based infantry unit.

Ejemplos

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My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

2

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

3

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
marine
Adjetivo
marine
Relacionado
mariner
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Mar' in marine, which comes from the Latin word for 'sea' (mare). A marine is a soldier who comes from the sea to the land.

Quiz rápido

After several years of intensive training, he finally became a ______ in the national defense force.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

everyday

My brother decided to become a marine after graduating from college.

2

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

formal

The decorated marine received a commendation for his leadership during the coastal mission.

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I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

informal

I saw a marine at the airport today in full dress uniform.

4

The strategic importance of the marine in modern warfare is centered on rapid amphibious deployment.

academic

The strategic importance of the marine in modern warfare is centered on rapid amphibious deployment.

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The security firm prefers to hire a former marine because of their disciplined training.

business

The security firm prefers to hire a former marine because of their disciplined training.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
marine
Adjetivo
marine
Relacionado
mariner

Colocaciones comunes

Marine Corps Marine Corps
former marine former marine
elite marine elite marine
serving marine serving marine
marine sergeant marine sergeant

Frases Comunes

Tell it to the marines

Expressing disbelief toward a story.

Once a marine, always a marine

A motto implying lifelong loyalty and identity.

Marine biology

The scientific study of organisms in the ocean (adjective use).

Se confunde a menudo con

marine vs mariner

A mariner is a general term for any sailor or seaman, whereas a marine is specifically a military soldier.

marine vs submarine

A submarine is an underwater vessel, not a person or a type of soldier.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun to refer to a person, it is often capitalized (Marine) in the United States to show respect for the specific branch of service. It is distinct from 'sailor,' who typically works on ships rather than fighting on land.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'marine' as a noun to mean 'sea creature.' While 'marine life' is correct as an adjective-noun pair, the noun 'marine' refers only to the soldier.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Mar' in marine, which comes from the Latin word for 'sea' (mare). A marine is a soldier who comes from the sea to the land.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'marinus', meaning 'of or pertaining to the sea'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: marines Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., marine base)
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Contexto cultural

In American culture, Marines are viewed as an elite military force with a very strict code of conduct and high physical standards.

Quiz rápido

After several years of intensive training, he finally became a ______ in the national defense force.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

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proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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