Aragón (en. Aragon)

/a.raˈɣon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An autonomous community located in the northeast of Spain.
The Aragonese Pyrenees is known for its natural landscapes.
El Pirineo aragonés es conocido por sus paisajes naturales.
Former crown of Aragon that was an important medieval kingdom.
The Crown of Aragon played a crucial role in the history of Spain.
La Corona de Aragón tuvo un papel crucial en la historia de España.
Language of the ancient Kingdom of Aragon, variants of Aragonese.
Aragonese is a language with official recognition in some areas of Aragon.
El aragonés es una lengua con reconocimiento oficial en algunas zonas de Aragón.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'Aragonium', which refers to the geographical area and culture of the Aragoneses.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be from Aragon
Indicating that someone comes from the region of Aragon.
ser de Aragón
Aragonese
Referring to something or someone related to Aragon.
aragonés
Aragonese lands
Term that describes the lands belonging to Aragon.
tierras aragonesas

Related Words

Zaragoza
Capital of the autonomous community of Aragon.
zaragoza
Huesca
One of the provinces that make up Aragon.
huesca
Teruel
Another province of Aragon.
teruel

Slang Meanings

To refer affectionately to someone from Aragon.
You are an Aragonese at heart.
Eres un aragonés de corazón.
To denote quality in typical products from the region.
This wine is an excellent Aragonese.
Este vino es un aragonés excelente.