mar
sea
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/maɾ/
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Cultural Note
The sea is central to Portuguese identity. The Age of Discoveries (Descobrimentos) saw Portuguese navigators explore the world's oceans. The expression 'por mares nunca dantes navegados' (through seas never before sailed) from Camões' Os Lusíadas captures this spirit.
📝 Example Sentences
O mar estava calmo hoje de manhã.
The sea was calm this morning.
Adoro o cheiro do mar.
I love the smell of the sea.
Portugal tem uma longa história ligada ao mar.
Portugal has a long history connected to the sea.