la región pampásica (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/la reˈxjon pamˈpasika/

Translation options

• The pampas region

Meaning

Usage: The phrase "la región pampásica" refers to the vast plains in South America, specifically the Argentine Pampas. It is commonly used to describe the flat grasslands that cover parts of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The word "pampásica" is used more in written contexts than in oral speech.

Example sentences

1. La región pampásica es conocida por sus extensas llanuras y suelo fértil.

2. The pampas region is known for its vast plains and fertile soil.

3. Muchos gauchos habitaban la región pampásica en el siglo XIX.

4. Many gauchos inhabited the pampas region in the 19th century.

Idiomatic expressions

La llanura pampeana: This idiom is used to refer to the Argentine Pampas, emphasizing the flatlands and grassy plains. - La llanura pampeana es un importante ecosistema en Argentina.
- The Pampas plain is an important ecosystem in Argentina.

Viento pampero: Refers to a strong southwesterly wind that blows across the Argentine Pampas. - Me sorprendió el viento pampero que trajo un cambio repentino en el clima. - I was surprised by the pampero wind that brought a sudden change in the weather.

Etymology

The term "pampásica" derives from the word "pampa," which in Quechua and Mapudungun indigenous languages means "plain" or "level ground."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Las llanuras de Sudamérica (The plains of South America) - La región de las pampas (The pampas region)

Antonyms: - Las montañas andinas (The Andes mountains) - La selva amazónica (The Amazon rainforest)