What to put el la los or las
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mar
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updated Jul 15, 2017
posted by Louise Janel9891
Welcome to SpanishDict, Louise. This isn't making any sense. - rac1, Jul 13, 2017
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You have chosen a very special word.
In singular, you can say "el mar" or "la mar" .This second option is more used by sailors or in a poetical way.
In plural. You only can use "los mares".
updated Jul 13, 2017
posted by 000a35ff
Astotxua: OK, now I understand what she was asking :) - DilKen, Jul 13, 2017
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Louise:
These are definite articles.
On the main menu, select Language Guide.
Then select "Browse Articles"
Then click on the two links which explain the use of "definite articles" I think all will be clear to you once you read these articles about articles. 
updated Jul 13, 2017
edited by DilKen
posted by DilKen
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In everyday Spanish it's el mar.
La mar is an old way exceptionally used nowaday.
updated Jul 15, 2017
posted by polenta1
En España no es tan raro escuchar "la mar" sobretodo en la costa. - 000a35ff, Jul 15, 2017
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In everyday Spanish it's el mar.
La mar is an old way exceptionally used nowaday.
updated Jul 13, 2017
posted by polenta1
La mar is an old way, rarely or seldom used would sound better, Polenta :) - FELIZ77, Jul 13, 2017
We would use the word exceptionally like in this example: She is an exceptionally talented gymnast. - FELIZ77, Jul 13, 2017
= Es una gimnasta talentosa excepionalmente :) - FELIZ77, Jul 13, 2017
