El nivel del mar
Example: El nivel del mar ha subido debido al cambio climático.
Definition
"El nivel del mar" refers to the average height of the ocean's surface measured along coastlines, which can rise or fall due to natural or human-induced factors. For example, "el nivel del mar" has risen due to climate change, affecting coastal areas worldwide.
Etymology
The phrase "el nivel del mar" comes from Spanish, where "nivel" means level or height, and "mar" means sea. Together, they describe the sea's baseline height. Did you know that tracking "el nivel del mar" is crucial for understanding environmental changes and predicting flooding risks?
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"El nivel del mar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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