Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sea" in Italian: mare
il mare
Sea in Italian is il mare (MAH-reh), a masculine noun. Going to the seaside is andare al mare. Swimming talk uses fare il bagno nel mare or simply al mare in summer plans.
August plans
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How to pronounce mare
Say it
MAH-reh
/ˈma.re/
Mare stresses MAH: MAH-reh. Both syllables are open and clear. Keep the r light.
"Sea" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il mare | the sea Default masculine noun. | Default masculine noun. |
| al mare | to/at the seaside Holiday and weekend plans. | Holiday and weekend plans. |
| mare calmo / mosso | calm / rough sea Beach and ferry conditions. | Beach and ferry conditions. |
| bagnarsi in mare | to swim in the sea Going in the water. | Going in the water. |
How to use mare in real life
- 1August plans
Domenica andiamo al mare.
Sunday we're going to the sea.
Al mare is the seaside set phrase.
- 2Looking at the water
Oggi il mare è calmo.
Today the sea is calm.
Il mare as weather subject.
- 3Ferry warning
Il mare è troppo mosso per salpare.
The sea is too rough to sail.
Mosso means rough.
Mistakes English speakers make with mare
Incorrect: La mare è blu.
Correct: Il mare è blu.
Mare is masculine: il mare.
Incorrect: Andiamo in il mare.
Correct: Andiamo al mare. / Entriamo in mare.
Seaside trips use al mare; entering the water can be in mare.
Good to know
Al mare is a cultural season as much as a place: Ferragosto traffic, beach clubs with ombrelloni, and early swims before the wind rises. Inland speakers still say al mare for any coastal escape.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a day trip from Rome
ChatPal
Domani si va al mare?
Shall we go to the sea tomorrow?
You
Sì, se il mare non è mosso.
Yes, if the sea isn't rough.
ChatPal
Le previsioni dicono mare calmo.
The forecast says calm sea.
You
Perfetto. Porto la crema per il mare.
Perfect. I'll bring cream for the sea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sea" in Italian
Is mare masculine?
Yes: il mare, un mare, i mari.
What does al mare mean?
To the seaside or at the seaside for a beach trip.
How do I say rough sea?
Mare mosso. Calm is mare calmo.
How do I pronounce mare?
MAH-reh, stress on the first syllable.
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