poza de marea
/poθa de maɾea/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase tidepool is translated into Spanish as poza de marea. Wiktionary also lists charco intermareal.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| poza de marea | /poθa de maɾea/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /posa de maɾea/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| charco intermareal | /t͡ʃaɾko inteɾmaɾeal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a tidepool. You can also use the descriptive phrase Charquito entre las rocas to convey the concept of a tidepool.
Which one should you use?
Poza de marea is a more common, descriptive way to refer to a tidepool in general conversation. In contrast, charco intermareal is a more technical or scientific term used in biology or ecology to describe the intertidal zone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In coastal areas of Spain, such as Andalusia or Catalonia, the term Poza de mar is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of poza de marea is pozas de marea.
How do you pronounce it?
/poθa de maɾea/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, marea can refer to the tide, but it is also used colloquially to describe a huge, surging crowd of people.
- In certain dialects, the word charco might actually trace its origins back to the Basque language rather than Latin.
- Using charquito instead of charco is a common way to express affection or to make the description sound more charming to a listener.
Examples in context
- ¡Mira esa charca mareal tan hermosa!Look at that beautiful tidepool!
- Los charcos mareales son ecosistemas ricos y diversos.Tidepools are rich and diverse ecosystems.
- Cuando la marea baje, podremos explorar las pozas de marea.When the tide goes down, we'll be able to explore the tidepools.
- Vi una estrella de mar en la poza de marea.I saw a starfish in the tidepool.
- Esa poza de marea es muy profunda.That tidepool is very deep.
- Explora cada poza de marea con cuidado.Explore every tidepool carefully.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are walking along the beach.
- Sofía¡Mira, Daniel! Hay una poza de marea aquí.Look, Daniel! There is a tidepool here.
- DanielEs verdad, tiene colores muy bonitos.It's true, it has very beautiful colors.
- Sofía¿Puedes ver algún cangrejo en la poza de marea?Can you see any crabs in the tidepool?
- DanielSí, veo uno pequeño escondido.Yes, I see a small one hiding.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tidepool” translations and entries poza de marea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries charco, de, marea, poza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
