Translation of Spanish word "marea" to English
marea
/maˈɾea/
Meaning
Verba periodic rising and falling of the sea caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
How to use
Marea ('tide') is feminine. It is a noun, not a verb. Marea alta / pleamar — High tide. Marea baja / bajamar — Low tide. Marea negra — Oil spill / slick.
🇬🇧 English
tide
Example
La marea es muy fuerte en esta época del año.
The tide is very strong at this time of year.
La marea cambia cada 12 horas.
The tide changes every 12 hours.
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Common phrases
- marea alta— high tide / water
- marea baja— low tide / water
- marea negra— oil spill / slick
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What does the Spanish word "marea" mean?▼
The Spanish word "marea" means "tide" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La marea es muy fuerte en esta época del año." (which translates as "The tide is very strong at this time of year.").
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