beach

[/biːtʃ/]

nounfemininepl: beaches

praia

1. A sandy or pebbly shore by the sea or ocean

We spent the day relaxing on the beach.

Passamos o dia relaxando na praia.

2. The area of sand or pebbles along a waterfront

The beach was crowded with swimmers.

A praia estava cheia de nadadores.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

praia

Most common and standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

praia

Standard usage, often with references to specific famous beaches

São Paulo

praia

Standard usage, common in coastal regions

Portugal

praia

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

life's a beach (idiom meaning life is good/easy)

beach bum (someone who spends a lot of time at the beach)

beach town (a town located near a beach)

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