Plinio (en. Pliny)

/ˈplinio/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Masculine name that refers to a given name or nickname.

Pliny is a traditional name in some cultures.

Plinio es un nombre tradicional en algunas culturas.

Reference to Pliny the Elder, a famous Roman naturalist and author.

He studied Pliny's writings on natural history.

Estudió los escritos de Plinio sobre historia natural.

From Latin 'Plinius', possibly of Etruscan origin.

Pliny the Elder

Roman naturalist known for his encyclopedia.

Plinio el Viejo

Pliny the Younger

Nephew of Pliny the Elder, famous for his letters.

Plinio el Joven

nature

Set of beings and things that make up the universe.

naturaleza

history

Study of past events related to humans.

historia

A very wise or erudite person.

That guy is a pliny, he knows everything.

Ese chico es un plinio, sabe de todo.

Someone who talks a lot about nature.

Always with stories about plants, he is a pliny.

Siempre con historias de plantas, es un plinio.