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coast

coast

noun kohst Rare

Origin: English loanword

Usage Note

Coast appears in Italian mainly in fixed English phrases such as West Coast or East Coast and is not used as a standalone Italian word. The native Italian term is costa (coast, shoreline). When borrowed, it is treated as an invariable masculine noun (la West Coast).

Examples

"La West Coast è famosa per il suo clima."

Natural Translation

The West Coast is famous for its climate.

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