How to Say "seaboard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “seaboard” is “litoral” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a long stretch of coast
Examples
El litoral de España tiene playas maravillosas.
Spain's coastline has wonderful beaches.
Muchos animales viven en el litoral argentino.
Many animals live in the Argentine coastal region.
La tormenta causó daños en todo el litoral mediterráneo.
The storm caused damage along the entire Mediterranean shore.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'l', this word is always masculine: 'el litoral' or 'los litorales'.
Litoral vs. Costa
Use 'litoral' when talking about the geographic region or a map; use 'costa' for the beach or general seaside.
Litoral is not just 'the sand'
Mistake: “Voy al litoral a tomar el sol.”
Correction: Voy a la playa a tomar el sol.
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