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Italian word

costa

coast, coastline; also rib (anatomy); also a slope

Looks like

coast / Costa

coast — correct

⚠️ The trap

'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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