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🇵🇹Portuguese to EnglishAzerbaijão[azerbaijao]

azerbaijão

/a.zeɾ.bajˈzãw̃/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

Azerbaijan, a transcontinental country situated at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

Example Sentences:
  • O Azerbaijão é conhecido como a 'Terra do Fogo'.
  • Eles viajaram para o Azerbaijão nas férias de verão.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from Persian 'Āzarbāydjān', historically originating from Atropates, an ancient Iranian satrap of Media, combined with the Middle Iranian word 'adark' (fire), referring to the ancient Zoroastrian fire temples in the region.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Sounds like 'Azerbaijan' with a typical Portuguese nasal ending (-ão).

Frequently Asked Questions About “azerbaijão

1. What is the meaning of “azerbaijão” in English?

In English, azerbaijão (noun) is defined as: “Azerbaijan, a transcontinental country situated at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.”.

2. How do you use “azerbaijão” in a sentence?

O Azerbaijão é conhecido como a 'Terra do Fogo'.

3. What are English synonyms of “azerbaijão”?

Common synonyms include:República do Azerbaijão

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “azerbaijão”?

Derived from Persian 'Āzarbāydjān', historically originating from Atropates, an ancient Iranian satrap of Media, combined with the Middle Iranian word 'adark' (fire), referring to the ancient Zoroastrian fire temples in the region.