náutico

nautical, naval

adjective NAH-oo-tee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek nautikos, 'of sailors', from nautes ('sailor').

Usage Note

Náutico describes anything related to sailing, ships, or navigation: club náutico (yacht club/marina), deporte náutico (water sport), carta náutica (nautical chart). In everyday Spanish, club náutico is the standard term for a marina or sailing club. It does not typically modify people — use marinero or marino for a sailor or naval person.

Examples

"Tomó clases en el club náutico del puerto."

Natural Translation

She took classes at the port's nautical club.

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