la mar de

very

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very Informal colloquial intensifier, especially in Spain. Often means “very” or “really.”

SP: Hoy estoy la mar de contento.

EN: I'm very happy today.

Estás la mar de bien.

You look great.

— Suspiria (1977)

Parecían la mar de ocupados.

They seemed extremely busy.

Me entiendes la mar de bien.

You understand me perfectly.

Tu vestido nuevo es la mar de bonito.

Your new dress is absolutely beautiful.

Me lo pasé la mar de bien.

I had a great time.