Varsovia (en. Warsaw)

/varˈsoβja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City and capital of Poland.
Warsaw is known for its rich history and architecture.
Varsovia es conocida por su rica historia y arquitectura.
Administrative and cultural center of Poland.
Warsaw has many museums and theaters.
En Varsovia se encuentran muchos museos y teatros.
One of the most important cities in Eastern Europe.
Warsaw plays a crucial role in European politics.
Varsovia juega un papel crucial en la política europea.

Etymology

Name that derives from the ancient legendary leader Vars, who is said to have been a fisherman on the Vistula River.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Warsaw, the city of heroes
Reference to the Warsaw Uprising during World War II.
Varsovia, la ciudad de los héroes
Visiting Warsaw
Going to explore the city and its cultural heritage.
Visitar Varsovia
History of Warsaw
A narrative about the significant events that have occurred in the city.
Historia de Varsovia

Related Words

Poland
Country in Eastern Europe of which Warsaw is the capital.
Polonia
Vistula
River on which the city of Warsaw is situated.
Vístula
Culture
Set of expressions of intellectual, artistic, and social life in Warsaw.
Cultura

Slang Meanings

Reference to something complicated or confusing, related to the tumultuous history of Warsaw.
That situation is as tangled as the history of Warsaw.
Esa situación es tan enredada como la historia de Varsovia.
Using Warsaw as a synonym for intelligent confrontation.
Arguing with her is like fighting in Warsaw, she always comes out with the reasoning.
Discutir con ella es como pelear en Varsovia, siempre sale con la razón.