Mar (en. Sea)

/maɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Large expanse of salty water found between continents.

The Mediterranean Sea is known for its beauty.

El mar Mediterráneo es conocido por su belleza.

Body of water smaller than an ocean.

We swam in the Sea of Cortés during our vacation.

Nadamos en el mar de Cortés durante nuestras vacaciones.

State of the surface of the water in a marine body.

The sea was rough due to the storm.

El mar estaba agitado debido a la tormenta.

From Latin 'mare', which means 'sea' or 'water'.

calm sea

Condition of the sea without waves or strong currents.

mar en calma

sea of clouds

State of the atmosphere covered with clouds that looks like a sea.

mar de nubes

the sea is a witness

Phrase used to refer to the fact that the sea has witnessed many historical events.

el mar es testigo

marine

Related to the sea or navigation.

marino

tide

Rise and fall of the sea level.

marea

seafood

Aquatic animal, usually edible, that lives in the sea.

marisco

Referring to a large quantity of something.

I have a sea of work to do.

Tengo un mar de trabajos por hacer.

Expression that denotes surprise or astonishment.

Wow, what an incredible view it is from here!

¡Mar, qué increíble está la vista desde aquí!