Mare (en. Sea)

/maɾe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Large body of salt water.
The Atlantic is one of the most important seas in the world.
El Atlántico es una de las mares más importantes del mundo.
Body of salt water smaller than an ocean.
Mare Nostrum refers to the Mediterranean Sea.
La Mare Nostrum se refiere al mar Mediterráneo.
Aquatic space where nautical activities take place.
We spent the summer sailing on the sea.
Nosotros pasamos el verano navegando en la mare.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm sea
Tranquil and conflict-free situation.
mar en calma
high tides
Periods of higher water level in the sea.
mareas altas
with great impetus
With great momentum or enthusiasm.
a todo mar

Related Words

tide
Regular movement of water in the sea due to lunar attraction.
marea
mariner
Related to the sea or living in it.
marino
navigation
Action of navigating the sea.
navegación

Slang Meanings

Refers to a state of confusion or disorder.
I was in total confusion after the party.
Estaba en una mare total después de la fiesta.
Expresses a large amount of something.
I have a ton of homework to do.
Tengo una mare de tareas que hacer.