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litoral

lee-toh-rahl/litoˈɾal/

coastline

Also: shore, seaboard
NounmB1
Argentina/Uruguay
A sweeping view of a sandy shoreline where gentle blue waves meet a grassy cliffside.

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El litoral de España tiene playas maravillosas.

A2

Spain's coastline has wonderful beaches.

Muchos animales viven en el litoral argentino.

B1

Many animals live in the Argentine coastal region.

La tormenta causó daños en todo el litoral mediterráneo.

B2

The storm caused damage along the entire Mediterranean shore.

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Common Collocations

  • litoral marítimo – maritime coastline
  • pueblo del litoral – coastal town
  • protección del litoral – coastal protection

coastal

Also: littoral
AdjectiveB2formal
A small lighthouse and a wooden fence along a rocky shore.

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Estamos estudiando las aves litorales.

B2

We are studying coastal birds.

La zona litoral es muy rica en biodiversidad.

C1

The coastal zone is very rich in biodiversity.

Existen diversas plantas litorales en esta región.

B2

There are various coastal plants in this region.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • zona litoral – coastal zone
  • ecosistema litoral – shore ecosystem

Vocabulary Collections

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Words that translate to "litoral" in Spanish:

coastal→coastline→littoral→seaboard→shore→

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Quick Quiz: litoral

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If you are talking about the geographic region where a country meets the ocean, you would call it...

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👥 Word Family▼
litoraleño(person from the coastal region) — Noun / Adjective
costa(coast) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'litoralis', which comes from 'litus' (the shore or edge of the sea).

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: littoralFrench: littoralItalian: litorale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'litoral' the same as 'playa'?

Not exactly. A 'playa' (beach) is the sand and water area where people swim. 'Litoral' is a broader geographic term for the entire coastal region.

Is it 'el litoral' or 'la litoral'?

When used as a noun, it is always masculine: 'el litoral'.

When should I use 'litoral' instead of 'costero'?

Use 'litoral' when you want to sound more formal, technical, or when referring to large geographic zones.