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beachfront

[/ˈbiːtʃfrʌnt/]
noun/adjectivepl: beachfronts
orla da praia / frente de praia
1. The area of land directly adjacent to a beach, especially when developed for commercial or residential purposes
They bought a beachfront property with stunning ocean views.
Eles compraram uma propriedade na frente de praia com vistas incríveis para o oceano.
2. Adjective: Located on or facing the beach
The beachfront restaurant serves fresh seafood.
O restaurante à beira-mar serve frutos do mar frescos.
Synonyms
waterfrontseasidebeach areashoreline
Antonyms
inlandinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frente de praia
most common term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
orla da praia
commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
beira-mar
alternative term used in coastal areas
Portugal
orla costeira / frente de praia
orla costeira is more formal in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beachfront property
beachfront development
beachfront access
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