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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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