How to Say “Mar” in Spanish

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arruinar
/arwiˈnaɾ/
The English phrase 'to mar' translates to Spanish as arruinar.
Arruinar means to spoil or ruin something, often by making a mistake. Note that the word mar in Spanish also means 'sea' in English.

How does it change in a sentence?

The first-person singular preterite form is arruiné (I ruined). The first-person singular future indicative form is arruinaré (I will ruin). The past participle is arruinado (ruined).

How do you pronounce it?

/arwiˈnaɾ/

Did you know?

  • In Spanish, the word for 'sea' is mar, but it is often used as a masculine noun el mar when referring to the sea in a general or poetic sense.
  • Although arruinar is the standard translation for 'to mar', Spanish speakers might use estropear more frequently in daily conversation for minor mishaps.

Examples in context

  • El mar Mediterráneo es conocido por su belleza y rica historia.
    The Mediterranean Sea is known for its beauty and rich history.
  • ¡Vayamos a disfrutar del mar en la playa!
    Let's go enjoy the sea at the beach!
  • No quiero arruinar la sorpresa.
    I don't want to ruin the surprise.

Example conversation

Sofía and Alejandro are discussing their plans for a surprise party.

  1. Sofía

    No digas nada para no arruinar la fiesta.
    Don't say anything so you don't ruin the party.
  2. Alejandro

    No te preocupes, Sofía, guardaré el secreto.
    Don't worry, Sofía, I will keep the secret.
  3. Sofía

    ¿Seguro que no vas a arruinar el plan?
    Are you sure you won't ruin the plan?
  4. Alejandro

    Lo prometo, todo saldrá bien.
    I promise, everything will go well.

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