Corea (en. Korea)

/koˈɾea/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Geographical region of East Asia comprising two sovereign countries: North Korea and South Korea.
Korea is known for its rich history and culture.
Corea es conocida por su rica historia y cultura.
Political system in North Korea, which is a communist state.
The government of Korea is authoritarian in the north.
El gobierno de Corea es autoritario en el norte.
The language spoken on the Korean peninsula.
Korean is the official language of Korea.
El coreano es la lengua oficial de Corea.

Etymology

The term 'Korea' comes from 'Goryeo', which was an ancient kingdom that existed on the peninsula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

South Korea
Country located to the south of the Korean peninsula, known for its advanced economy.
Corea del Sur
North Korea
Country located to the north of the peninsula, known for its communist regime.
Corea del Norte
Korean culture
Set of traditions, customs, and ways of life of Korea.
Cultura coreana

Related Words

Seoul
Capital of South Korea.
Seúl
Pyongyang
Capital of North Korea.
Pyongyang
Korean
Related to Korea or its language.
Coreano

Slang Meanings

Pop culture of Korea, especially in relation to K-Pop.
The Korean wave has brought a lot of attention to pop music worldwide.
La ola coreana ha traído mucha atención a la música pop en el mundo.
Reference to Korean food.
I love 'kimchi', it is a typical dish of Korea.
Me encanta el 'kimchi', es un plato típico de Corea.