No. 2,532 in Dutch
costa
"Costa" in Dutch refers to the "coast" or "seashore."
In a sentence
Ik ga deze zomer naar de costa voor vakantie.
I am going to the coast this summer for vacation.
Here, 'costa' is used to mean 'the coast', a geographical reference to a coastal area often popular for vacationing.
We maakten prachtige foto’s langs de costa van Spanje.
We took beautiful photos along the coast of Spain.
In this sentence, 'costa' refers to Spain's coastal areas, emphasizing scenic locations.
De costa is een ideale plek voor watersporten.
The coast is an ideal place for water sports.
This usage of 'costa' highlights its general geographical meaning as a place suitable for specific activities due to its features.
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