Europa (en. Europe)
/euˈropa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Name of the continent that includes multiple countries and cultures.
Europe is known for its rich history and cultural diversity.
Europa es conocida por su rica historia y diversidad cultural.
One of the geographical divisions of the world.
Traveling across Europe is a dream for many people.
Viajar por Europa es un sueño para muchas personas.
Region that has been the origin of many historical and artistic movements.
The Renaissance mainly took place in Europe.
El Renacimiento tuvo lugar principalmente en Europa.
Etymology
The term 'Europa' comes from the ancient Greek 'Ευρώπη' (Eurṓpē), which refers to one of the figures in Greek mythology.
Common Phrases and Expressions
United Europe
Political and economic organization of European countries.
Europa Unida
Traveling to Europe
To visit in order to know the countries and cultures of the European continent.
Viajar a Europa
Related Words
European
Related to Europe or its inhabitants.
europeo
Europeanization
Process by which European cultural characteristics are adopted.
europeización
Slang Meanings
Reference to a popular vacation spot.
This summer I'm going to Europe to enjoy the sun.
Este verano voy a Europa a disfrutar del sol.
Colloquial use to describe something sophisticated or of high quality.
That car has a very European design.
Ese coche tiene un diseño muy europeo.