por mar /poɾmˈaɾ/ · locución adverbial · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "by sea".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: por mar
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: by sea
  • IPA: /poɾmˈaɾ/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: locución adverbial
  • Image:Photo of por mar (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Decidimos enviar las mercancías por mar para ahorrar dinero. English: We decided to ship the goods by sea to save money.
  • Viajar por mar puede ser una experiencia relajante. English: Traveling by sea can be a relaxing experience.
  • El envío llegará por mar la próxima semana. English: The shipment will arrive by sea next week.

When and How to Use "por mar"

Use "por mar" when you want to talk about "by sea" in Spanish. It functions as "locución adverbial". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "por mar" mean in Spanish?

"por mar" is the Spanish word for "by sea".

What CEFR level is "por mar"?

"por mar" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "por mar"?

"por mar" is tagged as a locución adverbial in SmartWords.

Can you show "por mar" in a sentence?

Decidimos enviar las mercancías por mar para ahorrar dinero.

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