sea
BrE /siː/ AmE /siː/
noun en → es
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
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The sea is very calm today.
El mar está muy tranquilo hoy.
fish and other animals that live in the sea, or food made from them
marisco, pescado del mar
- seafood
Collocations seafood restaurant · seafood dish
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We had a delicious seafood dinner.
Comimos una cena deliciosa de mariscos.
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
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The city is 50 meters above sea level.
La ciudad está a 50 metros sobre el nivel del mar.
a battle fought at sea, especially between ships of war
batalla naval
- sea battle
Collocations naval battle · sea warfare
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The sea battle was fierce and bloody.
La batalla naval fue feroz y sangrienta.
the bottom of the sea, especially in deep water
fondo del mar
- sea floor
Collocations deep-sea exploration · underwater terrain
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Scientists are studying the sea floor for new species.
Los científicos están estudiando el fondo del mar para descubrir nuevas especies.
the condition of the sea, especially in relation to waves and wind
estado del mar
- sea state
Collocations calm seas · rough seas
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The sea state was calm, making it ideal for sailing.
El estado del mar era tranquilo, lo que hacía ideal para navegar.
the plants and animals that live in the sea
vida marina
- sea life
Collocations marine biology · oceanic ecosystem
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The sea life in the coral reefs is incredibly diverse.
La vida marina en los arrecifes de coral es increíblemente diversa.
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
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The sea level rise is threatening coastal communities.
El aumento del nivel del mar está amenazando a las comunidades costeras.