Austria (en. Austria)

/ˈaʊstrɪə/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A sovereign state located in Central Europe, known for its rich cultural and political history.
Austria is famous for its alpine landscapes.
Austria es famosa por sus paisajes alpinos.
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
Vienna is the largest city in Austria.
Viena es la ciudad más grande de Austria.
Austria is one of the German-speaking countries.
In Austria, German is spoken as the main language.
En Austria, se habla el alemán como lengua principal.

Etymology

The name 'Austria' comes from the Latin 'Austria', which means 'land of the east'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Austria-Hungary
Reference to the empire that existed in Europe between 1867 and 1918.
Austria-Hungría
Austrian music
Refers to the composers and the musical tradition coming from Austria.
la música austríaca

Related Words

vienna
Capital of Austria, known for its architecture and culture.
viena
alpine
Related to the Alps, the large mountain range that crosses Austria.
alpino

Slang Meanings

Austrian in the context of discussing characteristics or attitudes of Austrian culture.
Always organized, he is very Austrian.
Siempre organizado, es muy austriaco.
It is sometimes used to refer to a strict or formal person.
Don't be so Austrian, relax a little.
No seas tan austríaco, relájate un poco.