Transilvania (en. Transylvania)

/transilˈβa.nja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Mountainous region of Romania, famous for its history and traditions.

Transylvania is known as the home of Dracula.

Transilvania es conocida como el hogar de Drácula.

Geographic area that encompasses several important historical cities.

The cities of Brașov and Sibiu are located in Transylvania.

Las ciudades de Brașov y Sibiu están situadas en Transilvania.

Region that has been influenced by various cultures throughout the centuries.

Transylvania contains a mix of Hungarian, German, and Romanian cultures.

Transilvania contiene una mezcla de culturas húngara, alemana y rumana.

The name Transylvania comes from the Latin 'trans silvam', which means 'beyond the forest'.

Magical Transylvania

It refers to the myths and legends surrounding the region.

Transilvania mágica

Dracula's Castle in Transylvania

It is a popular reference to the tourist attraction in the region.

Castillo de Drácula en Transilvania

Dracula

Mythical character associated with the legend of Transylvania.

Drácula

Vampire

Mythological creature that is frequently related to Transylvania.

Vampiro

Bram Stoker

Author of the novel 'Dracula', which sets the story in Transylvania.

Bram Stoker

It is used to refer to something mysterious or eerie.

That cave is so dark, it seems straight out of Transylvania.

Esa cueva es tan oscura, parece sacada de Transilvania.

Something related to myths or legends, especially of horror.

That movie has a touch of Transylvania with all those vampires.

Esa película tiene un toque de Transilvania con todos esos vampiros.