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mare
/ˈmaːre/
sea
Andiamo al mare ogni estate.
We go to the sea every summer.
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The expanse of salt water covering most of the earth's surface and surrounding its landmasses; ocean.
Il mare Adriatico è molto calmo oggi.
The Adriatic Sea is very calm today.
Used in both singular and plural forms to refer to the sea in general or specific seas (e.g., 'i mari del Nord').
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A large body of salt water partially enclosed by land; used in geographical names.
Il mare Mediterraneo è collegato all'oceano Atlantico.
The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
Often capitalized in geographical names (e.g., 'Mare del Nord' for North Sea).
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Article Usage
Use 'il mare' for the sea in general or a specific sea. Use 'i mari' for multiple seas or in expressions like 'i mari del mondo' (the seas of the world).
Word Origin
From Latin 'mare', meaning 'sea'. Related to French 'mer', Spanish 'mar', and Portuguese 'mar'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'mare' is masculine and often used with the definite article 'il' (e.g., 'il mare'). The plural 'mari' is used when referring to multiple seas or in certain idiomatic expressions.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese