sea

S1 W1

BrE /siː/ AmE /siː/

noun en → es

1 WATER BODY [singular] A1

a large area of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface and separates land masses

mar, océano

  • the sea

Collocations sea level · across the sea

  • The sea is very calm today.

    El mar está muy tranquilo hoy.

2 SEAFOOD [uncountable] B1

fish and other animals that live in the sea, or food made from them

marisco, pescado del mar

  • seafood

Collocations seafood restaurant · seafood dish

  • We had a delicious seafood dinner.

    Comimos una cena deliciosa de mariscos.

3 SEA LEVEL [singular] B1

the level of the sea, used as a standard for measuring heights above or depths below it

nivel del mar

  • sea level

Collocations above sea level · below sea level

  • The city is 50 meters above sea level.

    La ciudad está a 50 metros sobre el nivel del mar.

4 SEA BATTLE [singular] C1

a battle fought at sea, especially between ships of war

batalla naval

  • sea battle

Collocations naval battle · sea warfare

  • The sea battle was fierce and bloody.

    La batalla naval fue feroz y sangrienta.

5 SEA FLOOR [singular] B2

the bottom of the sea, especially in deep water

fondo del mar

  • sea floor

Collocations deep-sea exploration · underwater terrain

  • Scientists are studying the sea floor for new species.

    Los científicos están estudiando el fondo del mar para descubrir nuevas especies.

6 SEA STATE [singular] C1

the condition of the sea, especially in relation to waves and wind

estado del mar

  • sea state

Collocations calm seas · rough seas

  • The sea state was calm, making it ideal for sailing.

    El estado del mar era tranquilo, lo que hacía ideal para navegar.

7 SEA LIFE [uncountable] B1

the plants and animals that live in the sea

vida marina

  • sea life

Collocations marine biology · oceanic ecosystem

  • The sea life in the coral reefs is incredibly diverse.

    La vida marina en los arrecifes de coral es increíblemente diversa.

8 SEA LEVEL RISE [singular] C1

the increase in the level of the sea, caused by global warming and melting ice caps

subida del nivel del mar

  • sea level rise

Collocations climate change impact · global sea levels

  • The sea level rise is threatening coastal communities.

    El aumento del nivel del mar está amenazando a las comunidades costeras.