Spanish Conversation · Level 76
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Spanish word
Arauco
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈɾauko/
Meaning
- masculine nounArauco
Example
¿Has estado en Arauco?
Have you been to Arauco?
More examples
Visitaremos Arauco el próximo verano.
We will visit Arauco next summer.
Common phrases
visitar Arauco
visit Arauco
ir a Arauco
go to Arauco
la ciudad de Arauco
the city of Arauco
Similar words
ciudad: A large urban center with substantial population, concentrated commerce, and public services.
pueblo: A small town with preserved traditions, close community ties, and a rural or historic character.
barrio: An area of a city where residences and small shops cluster, often with its own local identity.
Definition in Spanish
Topónimo chileno que se refiere a una comuna y una ciudad de la región del Biobío, y que también designa un río y entidades que toman ese nombre.
Word origin
The name comes from a southern Chilean indigenous language, probably Mapudungun, and was adopted into Spanish as the place name Arauco.
Usage tips
- Because Arauco denotes a town, a commune, a river, and a major forestry company, speakers usually add context such as la ciudad de Arauco, el río Arauco, or la empresa Arauco to avoid ambiguity.
Related words
- araucanoaraucanadjective