litorâneo

[li.to.ˈrɐ.ne.u]

adjectivemasculinepl: litorâneos

littoral, coastal

1. relating to or located on the shore or coast of a sea or ocean

The littoral zone is rich in marine biodiversity.

A zona litorânea é rica em biodiversidade marinha.

2. pertaining to countries or regions that border the sea

Brazil has several litoranean states.

O Brasil possui vários estados litorâneos.

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General Brazilian

litorâneo

standard usage for coastal areas and maritime regions

Portugal

litorâneo

standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'litoral' as adjective

zona litorânea - coastal zone

população litorânea - coastal population

estados litorâneos - coastal states

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