costa

/ˈkosta/, [ˈkos.t̪a]

coast


Noun costa f (plural costas)

  1. coast, shore, coastline, shoreline

Noun costa f (plural costas)

  1. (in certain expressions) expense, costs
    vivir a costa de
    to live on the expense of
    a toda costa
    at all costs

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Examples
  • Tenemos que defender nuestro país a toda costa.

    We have to defend our country at any expense.

  • Ella vende conchas en la costa.

    She sells seashells by the seashore.

  • Debemos ganar a toda costa.

    We must win at all costs.

  • La broma fue a costa de Tom.

    The joke is on Tom.

  • Este camino se extiende hasta la costa.

    This road extends to the coast.

  • El viento y la marea impelieron el barco hacia la costa.

    The wind and tide impelled the ship to the shore.

  • Su cabaña está en la costa.

    His cottage is on the coast.

  • Mañana me vengaré de él a toda costa.

    I'll take my revenge on him at all costs tomorrow.

  • Como hoy día tengo el día libre, vayamos a la costa.

    Since I'm off duty today, let's go to the coast.

  • Ella se mudó a la Costa Oeste.

    She moved to the West Coast.

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