orla marítima

[ˈɔɾ.lə ma.ˈɾi.ti.mə]

nounfemininepl: orlas marítimas

seafront, waterfront, coastal strip

1. The strip of land along the coast, typically including beaches and areas adjacent to the sea

The city developed its orla marítima with new restaurants and recreational facilities.

A cidade desenvolveu sua orla marítima com novos restaurantes e equipamentos de lazer.

2. A promenade or developed area along the seashore designed for public use and recreation

Locals enjoy jogging along the orla marítima every morning.

Os moradores locais gostam de correr pela orla marítima todas as manhãs.

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General Brazilian

orla marítima

Most common term for waterfront areas in coastal cities

Rio de Janeiro

orla

Often shortened to just 'orla'; famous examples include Orla de Copacabana

São Paulo

orla marítima

Used for coastal developments in cities like Santos and São Vicente

Portugal

orla costeira

Alternative form more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

passear pela orla marítima - to take a walk along the waterfront

desenvolver a orla marítima - to develop the waterfront

morar na orla marítima - to live on the waterfront

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