El mar
Example: El mar está muy tranquilo hoy por la mañana.
Definition
"El mar" refers to the vast body of saltwater that covers a large part of the Earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses. It is often used to describe the ocean or sea, as in the example phrase, "El mar está muy tranquilo hoy por la mañana," meaning the sea is very calm this morning.
Etymology
The term "el mar" comes from the Latin word "mare," which means sea or ocean. This Latin root is common in many Romance languages. Did you know that "mar" has been used since ancient times to describe large bodies of saltwater, reflecting humanity's long-standing relationship with the sea?
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"El mar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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