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“sub-saharan” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/suβsaaˈɾjano/

Example

La región subsahariana sufre sequías frecuentes.

The sub-Saharan region suffers frequent droughts.

Illustration for subsahariano (sub-saharan)

How to say “sub-saharan” in Spanish

“Sub-saharan” in Spanish is subsahariano.

African countries and cultures located south of the Sahara Desert.

Full entry for subsahariano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with subsahariano

Las ciudades subsaharianas están creciendo rápidamente.

The sub-Saharan cities are growing rapidly.

Tips for using subsahariano

  • Refers to the broad area south of the Sahara rather than the Sahel, which denotes the semi-arid belt along the desert's southern edge.

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