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beach zone

[/biːtʃ zoʊn/]
nounpl: beach zones
zona de praia
1. A designated area or region of a beach, often marked by specific boundaries or characteristics
The beach zone was restricted to swimmers only during peak hours.
A zona de praia foi restrita apenas a nadadores durante as horas de pico.
2. The coastal area extending from the waterline to the upper beach, including the intertidal zone
Marine biologists studied the organisms living in the beach zone.
Biólogos marinhos estudaram os organismos que vivem na zona de praia.
Synonyms
beach areacoastal zoneshore zonelittoral zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de praia
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
faixa de praia
Alternative regional usage
São Paulo
zona litorânea
More formal or technical usage
Portugal
zona de praia
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beach
hit the beach
beach territory
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