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    Marea (en. Tide)

    /maˈɾea/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement of rising and falling sea levels.
    The high tide covers the rocks on the beach.
    La marea alta cubre las rocas en la playa.
    Quality of something that tends to grow or decrease in a cycle.
    I feel a tide of emotions when I hear that song.
    Siento una marea de emociones cuando escucho esa canción.
    Influx or amount of people or things that arrive or are present.
    The tide of tourists in the city increases every summer.
    La marea de turistas en la ciudad aumenta cada verano.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tide of people
    Large number of people present in a place.
    marea de gente
    black tide
    Oil spill in the sea.
    marea negra
    to go down with the tide
    Decrease the amount or impact of something.
    bajar la marea

    Related Words

    surge
    Large waves at sea.
    marejada
    tide
    Effect of the tide on a river or reservoir.
    maredo
    tsunami
    Tsunami, gigantic wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
    maremoto

    Slang Meanings

    Situation of confusion or disorder.
    That party ended in total chaos, I didn't know what was happening.
    Esa fiesta terminó en una marea total, no sabía qué estaba pasando.
    Large quantity of something, generally in a negative context.
    I received a tide of work this week.
    Me llegó una marea de trabajo esta semana.