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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArgentina
/ˌɑːr.dʒənˈtiː.nə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country located in the southern part of South America, bordered by the Andes mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
"Argentina is famous for its tango music and dance." - 2
The second-largest country in South America, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes.
"Tourists flock to Argentina to experience its stunning Patagonia region."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Argentina' is derived from the Latin word 'argentum', meaning silver. The term was first used in the 16th century by Spanish explorers who believed that the region was rich in silver. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the country in South America known for its diverse culture and geography.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Argentina" is said worldwide
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Argentine
Transliteration: ahr-zhan-teen
"L'Argentine est connue pour ses paysages variés."
Argentinien
Transliteration: ahr-gent-ee-nee-en
"Argentinien ist berühmt für seine Weine."
Argentina
Transliteration: ahr-jen-tee-nah
"L'Argentina è famosa per il tango."
Argentina
Transliteration: ahr-hen-tee-nah
"Argentina es conocida por su diversidad cultural."
Argentina
Transliteration: ahr-zhen-tee-nah
"A Argentina é famosa por suas paisagens."
अर्जेंटीना
Transliteration: Arjentina
"अर्जेंटीना अपने फुटबॉल के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
阿根廷
Transliteration: Āgēntíng
"阿根廷以其美丽的自然风光而闻名。"
아르헨티나
Transliteration: Areuhentina
"아르헨티나는 다양한 문화로 유명합니다."
アルゼンチン
Transliteration: Aruzenchin
"アルゼンチンは美しい風景で知られています。"
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