Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sea" in Portuguese: mar
o mar
Sea in Portuguese is o mar. Brazilians say ir ao mar or tomar banho de mar for a swim in the ocean. Beira-mar is the waterfront.
Weekend plan
Domingo a gente vai ao mar cedo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mar
Say it
mahr
/maʁ/
mahr. Short open a; soft final r in many accents.
"Sea" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o mar | the sea Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ir ao mar | to go to the sea Beach day plans. | Beach day plans. |
| banho de mar | swim in the sea Ocean swim phrase. | Ocean swim phrase. |
| beira-mar | seaside / waterfront Promenades and addresses. | Promenades and addresses. |
| enjoo de mar | seasickness Boat travel. | Boat travel. |
How to use mar in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Domingo a gente vai ao mar cedo.
Sunday we're going to the sea early.
Ir ao mar is a classic plan.
- 2Warning kids
Não entra no mar sem adulto.
Don't go in the sea without an adult.
Safety talk names o mar.
- 3Hotel view
Nosso quarto tem vista para o mar.
Our room has a view of the sea.
Vista para o mar sells rooms.
Mistakes English speakers make with mar
Incorrect: a mar
Correct: o mar
Mar is masculine: o mar.
Incorrect: Eu vou no mar (for going to the seaside, awkward)
Correct: Eu vou ao mar / para a praia.
Ir ao mar or para a praia sounds more natural for a beach trip.
Good to know
For many Brazilians the mar is weekend religion—early buses, cooler bags, and sunscreen arguments. Praia is the beach; mar is the water itself. Saying o mar está bravo means rough waves, not an angry person.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding whether to swim
ChatPal
O mar está calmo hoje. Vamos entrar?
The sea is calm today. Shall we go in?
You
Vamos. Eu amo nadar no mar de manhã.
Let's. I love swimming in the sea in the morning.
ChatPal
Leva a boia. Longe do mar fundo, combinado?
Take the float. Away from the deep sea, deal?
You
Combinado. Fico perto de você.
Deal. I'll stay near you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sea" in Portuguese
Mar or praia?
Mar is the sea. Praia is the beach.
How do I say go to the sea?
Ir ao mar or ir para a praia.
Is mar masculine?
Yes: o mar.
What does mar bravo mean?
Rough sea—strong waves—not an angry mood.
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