🇬🇧🇪🇸 sailor - marinero : English Lesson

Meaning of "sailor" ("marinero"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A sailor is someone whose job is to work on a ship or boat, traveling across oceans, seas, or rivers. Sailors help navigate the ship, raise and lower sails, and make sure everything runs smoothly on board. Sailors can work on big ships, small boats, or even submarines.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The sailor got seasick… on a paddle boat.

My dog tried to be a sailor but jumped overboard when he saw a fish.

The sailor brought his pet goldfish to sea so it could “see the world.”

The baby sailor wore a tiny captain's hat and drooled on the ship's map.

The vampire sailor only sailed at night, avoiding the sun like it was a sea monster.

A young sailor hears a cry and runs to the small boat. The sailor lifts a wet child from the sea. A second sailor brings a dry coat and warm tea. The sailor wraps the child and sings. The sailor smiles when the child sleeps. The sailor and the others head back to the safe ship.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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