What is the Spanish word for "sailor"?

Learn how to say "sailor" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sailor

Spanish

marinero

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Alternative translations of "sailor"

navegante
marino
tripulante

Examples of how to use "sailor" in Spanish

English
A sailor must know how to tie knots.
Spanish
Un marinero debe saber cómo hacer nudos.
English
The sailor fixed the torn sail quickly.
Spanish
El marinero arregló la vela rasgada rápidamente.
English
A brave sailor waved from the deck.
Spanish
Un valiente marinero saludó desde la cubierta.
English
Do you know a friendly sailor here?
Spanish
¿Conoces a un marinero amigable aquí?
English
The sailor checked the compass before leaving.
Spanish
El marinero revisó la brújula antes de partir.

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