costa
- 01 C2 Proficiency
a technical name for a rib in the body.
a rib, or a structure resembling a rib in an animal.
Simple“The doctor examined the patient's costa to check for a fracture.”
In context“The surgeon noted a slight deformity in the third costa, which was likely the result of a childhood injury that had healed poorly.”
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
a thick line or 'rib' on a leaf or an insect's wing.
a rib-like part of a plant or animal, such as the midrib of a leaf or the thickened leading edge of an insect wing.
Simple“You can see the costa running down the center of this large leaf.”
In context“The entomologist identified the species by examining the specific branching pattern of the costa on the specimen's forewing.”
Synonymsmidribvein - 03 B1 Intermediate
the coast of Spain, especially the areas where people go for holidays.
the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, particularly the resort areas popular for tourism and retirement.
Simple“They decided to spend their summer holiday on the Costa this year.”
In context“Many British retirees have relocated to the Costa, drawn by the warm climate and the established expatriate communities in the region.”
“It’s a different story in the Costa Blanca city of Alicante, however, where no drownings have been recorded this summer and serious incidents have decreased thanks to increased staffing and prevention efforts.”
“It is now Britain's largest coffee provider, with more outlets than Costa.”