"Naufragio" refers to the event of a shipwreck or the state of a vessel sinking or being destroyed at sea. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the loss of a ship, its cargo, and potentially the lives of those aboard. The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions related to maritime law, accidents at sea, naval history, and nautical safety.
In legal contexts, "naufragio" can denote the legal implications and responsibilities arising from such incidents. In general use, however, it often appears in news reports, documentaries, and historical narratives regarding marine disasters.
The shipwreck of the Titanic is one of the most tragic in history.
Se realizaron investigaciones para determinar las causas del naufragio.
Investigations were conducted to determine the causes of the shipwreck.
Muchas vidas se perdieron en el naufragio que ocurrió la semana pasada.
The term "naufragio" is sometimes used in idiomatic expressions that convey deeper meanings or metaphors, often relating to failure or disaster in a more abstract sense.
Sometimes, you can avoid emotional shipwreck by talking about your feelings.
"Naufragio de un sueño":
The shipwreck of a dream can lead to new opportunities.
"Naufragio en la vida":
We all face a shipwreck in life, but we must learn to swim.
"Naufragio de ideales":
The shipwreck of ideals can be a motivation to seek new paths.
"Ten cuidado de no sufrir un naufragio financiero":
Be careful not to suffer a financial shipwreck if you don't manage your money well.
"El naufragio del proyecto":
The word "naufragio" comes from the Latin "naufragium," which is derived from "naufragus," meaning "shipwrecked" or "one who suffers a shipwreck." The Latin components are "navis," meaning "ship," and "frangere," meaning "to break." Over time, the term evolved into its current form in Spanish.
Público náutico (nautical accident)
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