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transatlántico

ocean liner

noun trahns-aht-LAHN-tee-koh Rare

Also means

transatlantic

Usage Note

Transatlántico as a noun refers to a large ocean-going passenger ship crossing the Atlantic. As an adjective it simply means 'transatlantic' (vuelo transatlántico). The noun is masculine and was the standard word before crucero (cruise ship) displaced it for modern vessels.

Examples

"El transatlántico salió del puerto al amanecer."

Natural Translation

The ocean liner left the port at dawn.

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