marca da maré
1. A mark left on a surface (such as a beach, rock, or bathtub) indicating the highest or lowest level reached by tidal water
The tidemark on the rocks showed how high the tide had risen.
A marca da maré nas rochas mostrou o quão alto a maré havia subido.
2. A line or discoloration left on skin or a surface indicating where water or dirt has dried, particularly a ring around a bathtub
There was a tidemark around the bathtub after the water drained.
Havia uma marca no banheiro depois que a água escoou.
3. Figuratively, a visible sign or trace of something that has passed
The tidemark of his past failures was evident in his hesitant approach.
O rastro de seus fracassos passados era evidente em sua abordagem hesitante.
The term 'tidemark' is more commonly used in British English than American English. In American contexts, people typically say 'waterline' or colloquially 'bathtub ring.' The word reflects coastal culture awareness and is frequently encountered in British literature and maritime contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is used primarily in coastal regions and environmental discussions.
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