Translation of Spanish word "mar" to English
mar
/ˈmaɾ/
Meaning
NounA large body of salt water.
How to use
Mar ('sea') is masculine (el mar), but sailors, fishermen, and poets often use it as feminine (la mar).
🇬🇧 English
sea
Example
El Mar Mediterráneo, el Mar Caribe, el Mar de Creta, etc.
The Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean Sea, the Cretan Sea, etc.
El Mar Mediterráneo, el Mar Caribe, el Mar de Creta, etc.
The Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean Sea, the Cretan Sea, etc.
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Common phrases
- a la orilla del mar— by the seashore
- nivel del mar— sea level
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What does the Spanish word "mar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "mar" means "sea" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "mar"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "mar"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Nos gusta nadar en el mar." (which translates as "The Mediterranean Sea, the Caribbean Sea, the Cretan Sea, etc.").
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