Costa (en. Coast)

/ˈkosta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Part of the land that is next to the sea.
The coast of Spain is very touristy.
La costa de España es muy turística.
Cost or expense incurred for something.
The rent of the house has a very high cost.
El alquiler de la casa tiene una costa muy alta.

Etymology

From Latin 'cŏsta', meaning 'rib' or 'side'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Costa del Sol
Tourist area in southern Spain.
costa del sol
Costa Rica
Central American country known for its biodiversity.
costa rica

Related Words

beach
Part of the coast that is sandy and suitable for swimming.
playa
littoral
Part of the coast that is exposed to the sea.
litoral

Slang Meanings

Cost
That car has a very high cost.
Ese coche tiene una costa muy alta.
What must be paid
The trip to the coast was expensive.
El viaje a la costa fue costoso.