seaside

[/ˈsiːsaɪd/]

nounpl: seasides

beira-mar

1. The shore of the sea, especially as a place for recreation and leisure

We spent the summer at the seaside.

Passamos o verão à beira-mar.

2. A coastal town or area popular as a vacation destination

Brighton is a popular English seaside resort.

Brighton é um popular resort à beira-mar inglês.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

beira-mar

Most common term used in Brazil

General Brazilian

litoral

Also used to refer to coastal areas more broadly

Portugal

beira-mar

Standard Portuguese term

Portugal

praia

Can be used interchangeably when referring to beach areas

seaside resort

seaside town

seaside holiday

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