costa
word
/ˈkɔstɑ/
KAW-stuh
/kˈɒstɐ/
KO-stuh
Definition
The land next to the sea or ocean; the coastline or seashore.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in geographical contexts or descriptions of natural features. Often combined as 'the east coast,' 'on the coast,' or 'coastal areas.' Do not confuse with 'cost' (price) in English.
Spanish: costa - litoralPortuguese (BR): costa - litoralPortuguese (PT): costa - litoralChinese (Simplified): 海岸 - 岸边Chinese (Traditional): 海岸 - 岸邊Hindi: तट - समुद्र तटArabic: ساحل - شاطئBengali: উপকূল - সমুদ্রতটRussian: побережьеJapanese: 海岸Vietnamese: bờ biểnKorean: 해안Turkish: kıyı - sahilUrdu: ساحلIndonesian: pantai - pesisir
Example Sentences
They built a hotel on the coast.
basic
My grandparents retired to a peaceful village by the coast.
natural
The drive along the west coast has some beautiful views.
natural
We walked along the coast and watched the waves.
basic
Many birds live near the coast.
basic
Storms sometimes cause flooding along the coast during the rainy season.
natural