Afganistán (en. Afghanistan)

[af-ɡa-nis-'tan]

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sovereign state located in the heart of Asia, known for its rich cultural and historical diversity.
Afghanistan has been a crossroads of civilizations throughout history.
Afganistán ha sido un cruce de civilizaciones a lo largo de la historia.
Geographical and cultural region that includes areas with primarily Afghan-origin inhabitants.
Afghan art reflects the influences of its multiple cultures.
El arte afgano refleja las influencias de sus múltiples culturas.
A country affected by armed conflicts in recent decades.
The wars in Afghanistan have had a significant impact on its population.
Las guerras en Afganistán han tenido un impacto significativo en su población.

Etymology

From the ancient Persian 'Afgānistān', where 'Afghān' refers to the Afghans and '-istān' means 'place of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

War in Afghanistan
Armed conflicts that have taken place in the country since the Soviet invasion.
Guerra en Afganistán
Afghan culture
Set of traditions, customs, and artistic expressions of Afghanistan.
Cultura afgana
Land of mountains
Description of the mountainous landscape that characterizes Afghanistan.
Terra de montañas

Related Words

Afghan
Adjective that refers to something related to Afghanistan or its population.
afgano
Kabul
Capital and largest city of Afghanistan.
Kabul
Tadin
Ethnic groups that inhabit Afghanistan.
Tadin

Slang Meanings

In reference to the war in Afghanistan.
It is often used to talk about the troops that have been there.
Se usa a menudo para hablar de las tropas que han estado allí.
Referring to products or services related to Afghanistan.
This coffee is of high quality, like the one brought from Afghanistan.
Este café es de alta calidad, como el que se trae de Afganistán.