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mari

"Mari" in Spanish can mean "Mari," a Basque goddess, or be a short form of "marido" (husband) or "marijuana" in slang, depending on context.

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Mari es una de mis mejores amigas.
Mari is one of my best friends.
Here, 'Mari' is being used as a personal name.
Los mariscos frescos de la costa son deliciosos.
The fresh seafood from the coast is delicious.
In this sentence, 'mari' is part of the word 'mariscos,' which means 'seafood.' The 'mari-' prefix relates to the sea.
Vimos un arcoíris sobre el mar inmenso.
We saw a rainbow over the immense sea.
Here, 'mar' (related to 'mari') directly refers to 'sea,' showcasing its root meaning in a noun.

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