costa
BrE /ˈkɒstə/ AmE /ˈkɑːstə/
noun en → es
the land along the edge of a sea or ocean
costa, litoral
- the coast of somewhere
Collocations coastline of Spain · beach along the coast
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The coast of California is very beautiful.
La costa de California es muy hermosa.
the land next to the sea, especially when it is sandy or pebbly and people can walk on it
playa, costa
- beach of somewhere
Collocations sandy beach · walk along the beach
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We spent the day walking on the beach.
Pasamos el día caminando por la playa.
the amount of money that something costs or is likely to cost
costo, precio
- the cost of something
Collocations high cost · estimate the cost
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The cost of living in this city is very high.
El costo de vida en esta ciudad es muy alto.
the money that someone spends on something or for a particular purpose
gasto, desembolso
- make a cost
Collocations personal expenses · business costs
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The company has to cover all the travel costs.
La empresa tiene que cubrir todos los gastos de viaje.
the value or worth of something, especially when it is measured in money
valor, precio
- place a cost on
Collocations market value · asset valuation
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The painting has been valued at $5 million.
El cuadro ha sido valorado en 5 millones de dólares.
the advantage or benefit that something provides
ventaja, beneficio
- get a cost
Collocations health benefits · financial advantages
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The new policy offers many benefits to employees.
La nueva política ofrece muchos beneficios a los empleados.
the economic situation or condition of an area, country, etc.
condición económica, situación financiera
- economic cost
Collocations national economy · regional economic conditions
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The country's economic situation has improved.
La situación económica del país ha mejorado.
costing a lot of money; expensive
caro, costoso
- be costly
Collocations expensive item · costly mistake
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That car is very costly.
Ese coche es muy costoso.