La zona costera
Example: La zona costera tiene playas muy bonitas para visitar.
Definition
"La zona costera" refers to the coastal area or region adjacent to the sea, often characterized by beaches, cliffs, and marine ecosystems. It is a significant environmental zone where land meets the ocean and supports diverse habitats and human activities.
Etymology
The term "la zona costera" combines Spanish words: "zona," meaning area or zone, derived from Latin "zona" meaning belt or girdle, and "costera," relating to the coast, from Latin "costa" meaning rib or side, which came to signify the edge of the land by the sea. Did you know? The concept of 'costera' evokes the natural boundary where land and sea meet, shaping unique landscapes and cultures.
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"La zona costera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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