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Italian word
costa
coast, coastline; also rib (anatomy); also a slope
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coast / Costa
coast — correct
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'Costa' generally works as 'coast', but it also means rib (bone) and a hillside slope. 'Costa d'avorio' = Ivory Coast. In cooking, 'costine' or 'costolette' are ribs. Multiple meanings to keep separate.
To say "coast — correct" in Italian:
costa / costiera
"costa" in English means:
coast, coastline; also rib (anatomy); also a slope
Example
"La Costa Amalfitana è una delle coste più belle d'Europa."
"The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful coasts in Europe."
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