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How do you say "tide" in Spanish?
la marea
In Spanish, "tide" is la marea.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce it "la marea" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
Grammar notes
la marea is feminine. Its plural is mareas.
Example sentence
La marea cubría lentamente la arena.
The tide slowly covered the sand.
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How to remember la marea
Focus on the opening sound of "marea" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about la marea
How do you pronounce la marea?
Pronounce it "la marea" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" is only the tag meaning 'the'. Say it slightly louder than feels natural at first to lock in the rhythm.
Is la marea masculine or feminine?
la marea is feminine. la marea is feminine. Its plural is mareas.
How is la marea used in Spanish?
la marea is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La marea cubría lentamente la arena. (The tide slowly covered the sand.).
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