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beira-mar

[ˈbejɾɐ ˈmaɾ]
nounfemininepl: beiras-mar
seaside, beachfront, waterfront
1. The edge or border of the sea; the area immediately adjacent to the ocean or sea
They walked along the seaside enjoying the ocean breeze.
Eles caminharam pela beira-mar desfrutando da brisa do oceano.
2. A location or property situated directly on the coast
We rented a beachfront house for the summer vacation.
Alugamos uma casa de beira-mar para as férias de verão.
Synonyms
praiacostalitoralorlamargem do marfrente de mar
Antonyms
interiorsertãomontanha

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beira-mar
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beira-mar
Common in coastal contexts; often used for beachfront properties
São Paulo
beira-mar
Used interchangeably with 'praia' in some contexts
Portugal
beira-mar
Standard usage; also used to describe seaside locations and coastal areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

casa de beira-mar
propriedade de beira-mar
passeio pela beira-mar
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