litoral
coastline
noun lee-toh-RAHL Rare
Origin: Latin litoralis (of the shore)
Also means
coastal
Usage Note
Litoral as a noun refers to the coastal strip of a country or region — el litoral mediterráneo (the Mediterranean coastline). As an adjective it means 'coastal' (zona litoral). It is a formal geographic term; everyday speech more often uses costa. The plural litorales is used when referring to multiple coastal stretches.
Examples
"El litoral cantábrico es muy accidentado."
Natural Translation
The Cantabrian coastline is very rugged.
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