mare
English meaning: Sea
Definition
A large body of salt water.
Example
“D'estate vado sempre al mare.”
In English: “In summer I always go to the sea.”
Another example: “D'estate andiamo sempre al mare in Sardegna.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral word for the sea; 'al mare' is the standard way to say 'to/at the seaside'. Common in holiday talk and many fixed phrases.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'mare' originates from the Latin 'mare', which referred to the sea. Its usage has persisted through the evolution of the Italian language.
Common Collocations
- andare al mare
- in riva al mare
- il mare è mosso
- frutti di mare
- mare calmo
Word Forms
m.; sg. mare, pl. mari
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Literary Heritage
“Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura”
“In the middle of the journey of our life, I came to myself in a dark forest.”
“Pace non trovo e non ho da far guerra”
“I find no peace, and yet I make no war — I fear and I hope, I burn and I am ice.”
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- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
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