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    Archipiélago (en. Archipelago)

    /aɾ.t͡ʃiˈpje.la.ɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A group of islands that are located close to each other, generally in a sea or ocean.
    The Canary Islands archipelago is famous for its natural beauty.
    El archipiélago de las Islas Canarias es famoso por su belleza natural.
    A geographic area that comprises a group of islands.
    The Japanese archipelago consists of thousands of islands.
    El archipiélago japonés consiste en miles de islas.
    A system of islands clustered in the same region.
    The Pacific archipelagos are known for their biodiversity.
    Los archipiélagos del Pacífico son conocidos por su biodiversidad.

    Etymology

    From the Greek ἀρχι- (archi-) meaning 'principal' and πηλίγ, αὐλόγιο (pelago) meaning 'sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lost archipelago
    A remote and isolated place with uninhabited islands.
    archipiélago perdido
    archipelago of dreams
    A metaphor referring to a set of scattered ideals or aspirations.
    archipiélago de sueños

    Related Words

    island
    Portion of land surrounded by water.
    isla
    sea
    Large body of salty water that covers part of the Earth's surface.
    mar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to a group of friends who are inseparable.
    That group of friends is like an archipelago, always together.
    Ese grupo de amigos es como un archipiélago, siempre juntos.
    Term used to describe a series of events that are related but scattered.
    The parties this month have been a true archipelago of fun.
    Las fiestas este mes han sido un verdadero archipiélago de diversión.