No. 1,638 in Portuguese
mar
Sea.
In a sentence
O mar estava calmo nesta manhã.
The sea was calm this morning.
Here, 'mar' refers to the sea, denoting a large body of salt water as a physical entity.
A brisa do mar é sempre reconfortante.
The sea breeze is always comforting.
In this instance, 'mar' represents the origin of the breeze, imparting its quality based on proximity to the sea.
Gosto de passear à beira-mar ao entardecer.
I enjoy walking by the seaside at dusk.
Here, 'mar' is used in the phrase 'beira-mar,' which refers to the area near the sea, emphasizing the location in relation to the sea itself.
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