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    Suiza (en. Swiss)

    /swiθa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    European country famous for its mountainous landscape and banking system.
    Switzerland is known for its Alps and its rich history.
    Suiza es conocida por sus Alpes y su rica historia.
    A variety of cheese originating from Switzerland.
    Swiss cheese has characteristic holes.
    El queso suizo tiene agujeros característicos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Helvetica', which refers to the Helvetii, a Celtic people that inhabited the region.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Life is like Swiss cheese
    It means that life has gaps or imperfections.
    La vida es como un queso suizo

    Related Words

    chocolate
    Sweet food product primarily made from cocoa.
    chocolate
    bank
    Financial institution that manages money.
    banco

    Slang Meanings

    To be in Switzerland
    When he says he is going to Switzerland, it means he is going to distance himself from his problems.
    Cuando dice que va a Suiza, significa que se va a alejar de sus problemas.
    To do something the Swiss way
    He gave her a Swiss gift, meaning something not very elaborate.
    Le hizo un regalo a la suiza, es decir, algo no muy elaborado.