mare

/ˈmaːre/
nounBeginner
formal

sea

Il mare è azzurro.

The sea is blue.

informal

large body of saltwater

La nave è arrivata dal mare.

The ship came from the sea.

Collocations

mare apertoopen seamare chiusoclosed sea

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Related Phrases

in marephrase
at sea
sul marephrase
by the sea

💡Pro Tip

Usage tip

The word 'mare' is often used in Italian expressions related to the sea or ocean.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'mare', meaning 'sea'

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in Italian to refer to the sea or ocean.

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