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litoral

[li.to.ˈɾaw]
adjective, nounmasculinepl: litorais
coastal, littoral
1. relating to or situated on the shore of a sea, ocean, or large lake
The litoral region has beautiful beaches and fishing villages.
A região litoral tem praias lindas e vilarejos de pescadores.
2. the coast or shoreline of a country or region
Portugal's litoral stretches along the Atlantic Ocean.
O litoral de Portugal se estende ao longo do Oceano Atlântico.
Synonyms
costeirolitorâneomarítimoribeirinho
Antonyms
interiorcontinental

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
litoral
standard usage for coastal areas
Rio de Janeiro
litoral
common reference to famous beaches and coastal regions
São Paulo
litoral
refers to coastal regions and beach destinations
Portugal
litoral
standard usage for Portuguese coastline and coastal matters

Related Idioms & Phrases

região litoral
cidades litorais
comunidades litorâneas
zona litoral
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