No. 2,173 in Portuguese
orla
"Orla" in Portuguese means "shoreline" or "edge," often referring to the coastal area or the border of something.
In a sentence
A orla da praia estava cheia de vendedores ambulantes.
The beachfront was full of street vendors.
In this sentence, 'orla' refers to the edge or periphery of a beach—specifically the area near the shore.
A cidade construiu uma nova ciclovia na orla do rio.
The city built a new bike path along the riverside.
Here, 'orla' signifies the periphery or surroundings of a river, illustrating its use to describe edges of natural terrain.
Os turistas apreciavam a vista enquanto caminhavam pela orla.
The tourists enjoyed the view while walking along the promenade.
In this context, 'orla' is used to denote a promenade or structured area next to the water or coastline, emphasizing a place where people can stroll.
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