No. 8,128 in Spanish
ocean
The vast body of saltwater covering most of Earth's surface.
In a sentence
El océano es un lugar lleno de vida y misterio.
The ocean is a place full of life and mystery.
The word 'océano' functions as the subject of the sentence, denoting the vast body of saltwater covering Earth.
Voy a nadar en el océano cada verano.
I go swimming in the ocean every summer.
The word 'océano' is used as a location where the action (swimming) takes place.
La contaminación en el océano afecta a muchas especies marinas.
Pollution in the ocean affects many marine species.
The word 'océano' refers to the specific environment being impacted by pollution, emphasizing its role as a habitat.
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