This is the 7216th most frequent Portuguese word.
litoral
"Litoral" in Portuguese means "coast" or "coastal region" in English.
In this sentence, 'litoral' refers to the coastal area as a general geographic term where people go for recreation.
Eu adoro passar férias no litoral.
I love spending vacations at the coast.
Here, 'litoral' identifies the geographical area encompassing the coastal regions of Brazil.
O litoral brasileiro é conhecido por sua beleza natural.
The Brazilian coast is known for its natural beauty.
In this example, 'litoral' is used to specifically describe the climate characteristics of coastal regions.