Southern Ocean

USAGE NOTE
This word must be preceded by the definite article.
Southern Ocean(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. el océano Austral
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The Southern Ocean is one of the names given to the ocean surrounding Antarctica.El océano Austral es uno de los nombres que se le da al océano alrededor de Antártida.
b. el oceáno Glacial Antártico
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Icebergs are present in the Southern Ocean all year round.Los icebergs se encuentran en el océano Glacial Antártico durante todo el año.
c. el océano Meridional
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Emperor penguins swim in the Southern Ocean.Los pingüinos emperadores nadan en el océano Meridional.
d. océano Antártico
Sailing across the Southern Ocean with high winds and freezing temperatures is a real feat.Navegar a través del océano Antártico con vientos intensos y temperaturas bajo cero es una verdadera hazaña.
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