Italian - English (British) translations for "oceano"
"oceano" Italian translation
Translation
ocean
Definition
The Italian noun oceano refers to a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: large body of salt water
L'oceano Atlantico è il secondo oceano più grande del mondo.
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world.
Meaning: vast expanse or quantity
Ho un oceano di lavoro da fare oggi.
I have an ocean of work to do today.
Meaning: a great amount of something
Ha un oceano di pazienza con i bambini.
She has an ocean of patience with children.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.L'oceano è molto vasto e profondo.
The ocean is very vast and deep.
Mi piace passeggiare lungo l'oceano.
I like to walk along the ocean.
Ho visto un delfino saltare nell'oceano.
I saw a dolphin jumping in the ocean.
L'oceano Atlantico separa l'Europa dall'America.
The Atlantic Ocean separates Europe from America.
La barca si è persa in mezzo all'oceano.
The boat got lost in the middle of the ocean.
Gli scienziati stanno studiando la biodiversità dell'oceano Pacifico.
Scientists are studying the biodiversity of the Pacific Ocean.
Speriamo che l'inquinamento dell'oceano venga ridotto nel prossimo futuro.
We hope that ocean pollution will be reduced in the near future.
L'oceano Indiano è conosciuto per le sue bellissime spiagge.
The Indian Ocean is known for its beautiful beaches.
Gli studiosi hanno scoperto una nuova specie di pesce nelle profondità dell'oceano.
Scholars have discovered a new species of fish in the depths of the ocean.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Oceano is derived from the Latin word 'Oceanus', which means 'the great sea surrounding the land'. It is used to describe any of the major divisions of the world's ocean, including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans. The term oceano can also refer to a vast expanse or quantity of something, similar to how we use the word 'ocean' in English.
The oceans are an essential part of our planet's ecosystem and play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and provide a habitat for countless marine species. However, human activities such as pollution and overfishing have had a significant impact on the health of our oceans. It is important that we take steps to protect and preserve these vital resources.
In literature and mythology, the ocean has often been portrayed as a mysterious and powerful force. From Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey' to Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea', writers have been inspired by the vastness and unpredictability of the ocean. In many cultures, the ocean is also seen as a symbol of life, fertility, and creation. The Italian poet Dante Alighieri even described the ocean as 'the love that moves the sun and all the stars' in his masterpiece 'The Divine Comedy'.