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waterside

[/ˈwɔːtərsaɪd/]
noun/adjectivepl: watersides
beira da água, margem de água, à beira do rio/lago
1. The land at the edge of a body of water such as a river, lake, or sea
We took a walk along the waterside on a sunny afternoon.
Fizemos um passeio à beira da água numa tarde ensolarada.
2. Located near or bordering on water (adjective use)
The waterside café offers beautiful views of the harbor.
O café à beira da água oferece vistas lindas do porto.
Synonyms
shorelineriverbanklakesideseasidebankedgemargin
Antonyms
inlandinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beira da água, margem, à beira do rio
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beira d'água, praia
More frequent use in coastal contexts
São Paulo
margem, beira do rio
Commonly used for river contexts
Portugal
à beira da água, margem
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

waterside property - propriedade à beira da água
waterside restaurant - restaurante à beira da água
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