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    Ártico (en. Arctic)

    /ˈaɾ.ti.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

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    adjective
    Refers to the polar region located north of the Arctic Circle.
    The climatic conditions in the Arctic are extreme.
    Las condiciones climáticas en el ártico son extremas.
    Relates to the fauna and flora that inhabit the Arctic.
    Polar bears are typical animals of the Arctic.
    Los osos polares son animales típicos del ártico.
    Characterized by very low temperatures.
    The Arctic wind brought intense cold during the winter.
    El viento ártico traía un frío intenso durante el invierno.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'of the Bear', referring to the constellation Ursa Major.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Arctic desert
    Arctic zone with extreme conditions and little vegetation.
    desierto ártico
    Arctic navigation
    Maritime crossing in Arctic waters.
    navegación ártica
    Arctic exploration
    Research and study of the Arctic region.
    exploración ártica

    Related Words

    Anthrax
    Any infectious disease caused by spores of the anthrax bacillus, common in cold climates.
    ántrax
    Subarctic
    Regions located just south of the Arctic area, with cold climate.
    subártico

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme cold
    At the party, it was so Arctic that no one could be outside.
    En la fiesta hacía un ártico que nadie pudo estar afuera.
    Desolate or inhospitable
    That place is so Arctic that there's not a soul around.
    Ese lugar es tan ártico que no hay ni un alma.