coastal

BrE /ˈkəʊ.ə.stl/ AmE /ˈkoʊ.əstl/

adjective en → es

1 LOCATION [attributive] T + adj + NOUN B1

relating to the edge of a sea, ocean, or large lake where land meets water

costero, de la costa

  • coastal town/village
  • coastal area

Collocations coastal village · coastal region

  • The coastal villages are popular with tourists.

    Los pueblos costeros son populares entre los turistas.

2 ENVIRONMENT [attributive] T + adj + NOUN B2

relating to the plants and animals that live in or near a coastal area

costero, de la costa

  • coastal wildlife
  • coastal ecosystem

Collocations coastal wildlife · coastal environment

  • The coastal wildlife is threatened by pollution.

    La vida silvestre costera está amenazada por la contaminación.