Escocia (en. Scotland)
/esˈkoθja/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Country located to the northwest of Europe that is part of the United Kingdom.
Scotland is famous for its castles and landscapes.
Escocia es famosa por sus castillos y paisajes.
Historical and cultural region with its own traditions.
Scottish music includes instruments like the bagpipe.
La música escocesa incluye instrumentos como la gaita.
Etymology
The term comes from the Latin 'Scotia', which referred to the land of the Scots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Deep Scotland
It refers to the rural and traditional areas of Scotland.
Escocia profunda
Scottish ice
Term used to refer to Scottish whisky, especially that which has been aged.
Hielo escocés
Related Words
scottish
Adjective that describes the inhabitants or things originating from Scotland.
escocés
Edinburgh
Capital of Scotland.
Edimburgo
Slang Meanings
Referring disparagingly to a person from Scotland.
That Scot doesn't understand football.
Ese escocés no entiende de fútbol.
A term of endearment used to refer to a Scottish friend.
How's it going, my favorite Scot?
¿Qué tal, mi escocés favorito?