Asturias (en. Asturias)

/asˈtuɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Historical and geographical region of Spain, known for its mountainous landscape and culture.
Asturias is famous for its natural landscapes and cuisine.
Asturias es famosa por sus paisajes naturales y su gastronomía.
One of the autonomous communities of Spain.
I visited Asturias last summer and loved it.
Visité Asturias el verano pasado y me encantó.
The Principality of Asturias, which has a rich cultural history.
The Kingdom of Asturias was fundamental in the history of Spain.
El reino de Asturias fue fundamental en la historia de España.

Etymology

The name 'Asturias' comes from the pre-Roman language of the Asturians.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Asturias, beloved homeland
Anthem and phrase that reflects the feeling of regional identity.
Asturias, patria querida
From Asturias to the sky
Expression that denotes pride in belonging to this region.
De Asturias al cielo

Related Words

asturian
Related to Asturias or its inhabitants.
asturiano
cider
Traditional alcoholic beverage from Asturias.
sidra

Slang Meanings

Asturias in travel slang as a rural destination.
Let’s go to Asturias, it’s a peaceful place to disconnect.
Vamos a Asturias, es un lugar tranquilo para desconectar.
Used by Asturians to refer to their cultural identity.
I’m from Asturias and I love sharing our tradition.
Soy de Asturias y me encanta compartir nuestra tradición.