Palabra Lexi · common words in Spanish
How to say "sea" in Spanish
"Sea" in Spanish is mar, pronounced mahr.
| Spanish | mar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | mahr |
| Meaning | sea |
| Frequency | #4 in the Palabra list of common Spanish words |
Pronunciation is spelled out in English, one syllable at a time, with the stressed syllable in capitals. The speaker button uses your browser's built-in Spanish voice.
How to pronounce mar
Mar is pronounced mahr, in IPA /ˈmaɾ/. Mar has one syllable, so there is no stress to place.
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Example sentences
El mar está tranquilo
the sea is calm
Vivo cerca del mar.
I live near the sea.
Nadamos en el mar.
We swim in the sea.
"Sea" in Spain and Latin America
Usually el mar; sailors, fishermen and poets also say la mar.
Useful phrases
- Hace mucho calor, vamos al mar.
It's very hot, let's go to the sea.
Regional words and roots: Diccionario de la lengua española (RAE). Spanish varies by region, so treat these as the most common patterns, not strict rules.
How to remember mar
mar [mahr] sounds like the English “Mars”. Picture this:
You look at Mars through a telescope and see a red sea with waves of dust.
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Practice mar
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