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    Amazonas (en. Amazon)

    /amaˈsonas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Equatorial zone covering parts of several countries in South America.
    The Amazon rainforest is a vital ecosystem for the planet.
    La selva amazónica es un ecosistema vital para el planeta.
    Amazon River, the longest in the world.
    The Amazon is known for its enormous flow.
    El Amazonas es conocido por su enorme caudal.
    The indigenous population of the Amazon region.
    The Amazonian peoples have a very rich culture.
    Los pueblos amazónicos tienen una cultura muy rica.

    Etymology

    The term 'amazonas' comes from Greek mythology, related to warrior women.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Amazon rainforest
    A forested area of great biodiversity in South America.
    selva amazónica
    Amazon River
    A body of water that runs through several countries and is the longest in the world.
    río Amazonas
    Amazonian peoples
    Indigenous groups that inhabit the Amazon region.
    pueblos amazónicos

    Related Words

    biodiversity
    Variety of biological species in an ecosystem.
    biodiversidad
    ecology
    Study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
    ecología
    deforestation
    Elimination of forests, a serious problem in the Amazon region.
    deforestación

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to the abundance of vegetation.
    That place is so green it looks like an amazonas.
    Ese lugar es tan verde que parece un amazonas.
    Reference to strength and resilience, similar to the Amazon warriors.
    That girl is a true amazonas on the athletics track.
    Esa chica es una verdadera amazonas en la pista de atletismo.