Escocia (en. Scotland)

/esˈko.sja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A country located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain.
Scotland is famous for its castles and natural landscapes.
Escocia es famosa por sus castillos y paisajes naturales.
A region of Celtic culture with its own language, Scottish Gaelic.
The official language of Scotland includes English and Gaelic.
La lengua oficial de Escocia incluye el inglés y el gaélico.

Etymology

From Latin 'Scotia,' which referred to the land of the Scots.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Scotland in the heart
An expression that shows love and appreciation for Scottish culture.
Escocia en el corazón
The backpack of Scotland
It refers to a toolkit or provisions that includes Scottish elements.
La mochila de Escocia

Related Words

Scottish
Relating to Scotland or its inhabitants.
escocés
Edinburgh
Capital of Scotland, known for its history and architecture.
Edimburgo
Scottish culture
A set of artistic and social expressions characteristic of Scotland.
cultura escocesa

Slang Meanings

Purebred Scotsman
That guy is a purebred Scotsman, he always wears his kilt.
Ese tipo es un escocés de pura cepa, siempre lleva su kilt.
To make a Scotsman
When there's a party, it's always fun to make a Scotsman.
Cuando hay fiesta, siempre es divertido hacer un escocés.