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"Litoral" is a noun which is often translated as "coast", and "penumbra" is a noun which is often translated as "half-light". Learn more about the difference between "litoral" and "penumbra" below.
el litoral(
lee
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toh
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rahl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (geography)
a. coast
Tenemos una casa en las montañas y otra en el litoral.We have a house in the mountains and one on the coast.
c. littoral (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
El huracán primeramente llegó a las casas por el litoral.The hurricane first struck the homes along the littoral.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (geography)
a. coastal
La región litoral se anegó con la marea alta.The coastal region got flooded at high tide.
b. littoral (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
La vegetación litoral es escasa en el este.The littoral vegetation in the east is sparse.
la penumbra(
peh
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noom
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brah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (dimness)
a. half-light
En la penumbra, era difícil ver quién se acercaba a nosotros.In the half-light, it was difficult to see who was walking toward us.
b. semi-darkness
El ladrón se escondió en la penumbra del cuarto y la policía no lo vio.The thief hid in the semi-darkness of the room and the police didn't see him.
