Austro (en. Austro)
/ˈaus.tɾo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
In a geographical context, it refers to the region located in the south.
The south wind brings warmer weather to the region.
El austro trae un clima más cálido a la región.
It is used in meteorology to refer to a wind coming from the south.
The south wind blew fiercely during the storm.
El austro sopló con fuerza durante la tormenta.
In astrometry, it refers to a phenomenon related to the stars of the southern hemisphere.
Astronomers studied the south wind of the Centaurus constellation.
Los astrónomos estudiaron el austro de la constelación del Centauro.
Etymology
From Latin 'australis', meaning 'of the south'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
south climate
Characteristic climate of southern regions.
clima austro
south wind
Wind that blows from the south.
viento austro
Argentine south
It refers to the culture or characteristics of the south of Argentina.
austro argentino
Related Words
southern
Relating to or belonging to the south.
austral
Austroasiatic
A group of languages spoken in Southeast Asia.
austroasiático
australopithecus
A genus of hominids that lived in southern Africa.
australopiteco
Slang Meanings
Colloquial term used to refer to a person from the south.
That guy is a southener, he always has stories from the countryside.
Ese tipo es un austro, siempre tiene historias del campo.
It can be used in a mocking tone to refer to someone with a southern accent.
Look at how he talks, pure southern!
Mira cómo habla, puro austro!