noun
Catalina
ka-tuh-LEE-nuh
Catalina (noun) means a twin-engined amphibious aircraft widely used during the Second World War. Example: “The museum has a restored Catalina on display.”
noun
1
A twin-engined amphibious aircraft widely used during the Second World War.
"The museum has a restored Catalina on display."
name
1
A female given name of Spanish origin.
"Catalina moved to Madrid after finishing university."
How to use Catalina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the classic WWII-era seaplane, or a woman's given name.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Catalina, a form of the name Catherine.
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What does “Catalina” mean?
The word “Catalina” means a twin-engined amphibious aircraft widely used during the Second World War. In plain terms, either the classic WWII-era seaplane, or a woman's given name.
How do you pronounce “Catalina”?
“Catalina” is pronounced ka-tuh-LEE-nuh (/ˌkætəˈliːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Catalina” in a sentence?
Here is “Catalina” used in a sentence: “The museum has a restored Catalina on display.”
What part of speech is “Catalina”?
Depending on how it is used, “Catalina” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Catalina” come from?
The word “Catalina” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Catalina, a form of the name Catherine.
How many meanings does “Catalina” have?
“Catalina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a twin-engined amphibious aircraft widely used during the Second World War.
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