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marea

Marea is a term used in several Romance languages, most commonly referring to the tide—the regular rise and fall of sea level caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun. In Spanish and Italian, marea denotes high and low tides and is used in phrases such as marea alta for high tide and marea baja for low tide. Beyond its literal sense, marea can be used metaphorically to describe a large influx or surge of people, things, or events.

As a surname, Marea exists in Spanish-speaking communities and may appear in historical or contemporary records,

Marea is also the name of a Spanish rock band formed in the late 1990s. The group

In broader cultural contexts, the word can appear as a title or motif that evokes movement, change,

though
it
is
relatively
uncommon.
is
known
for
blending
rock
with
folk
and
blues
influences
and
for
its
energetic
live
performances.
They
have
produced
several
studio
albums
and
have
maintained
a
dedicated
following
in
Spain
and
among
fans
of
contemporary
Spanish
rock.
or
mass
participation,
reflecting
the
social
or
environmental
connotations
associated
with
tides.
The
term’s
versatility
allows
it
to
function
in
both
literal
and
figurative
expressions
across
media
and
discourse.