Spanish word

antártico

Pronunciation

IPA/anˈtaɾtiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAntarctic

Example

Los investigadores trabajan en la base antártica.

The researchers are working at the Antarctic base.

Illustration for antártico (Antarctic)

More examples

La estación antártica informó cambios en las condiciones del hielo.

The Antarctic station reported changes in ice conditions.

Core concept

The Antarctic continent and its surrounding sea ice.

Common phrases

  • estación antártica

    Antarctic station

  • base antártica

    Antarctic base

Similar words

polar: Relating to the polar regions and their characteristically cold, extreme climates.
austral: Relating to places or phenomena situated in the southern part of a landmass or country.
subantártico: Relating to areas bordering or lying close to Antarctica, often on nearby islands or coasts.
glacial: Relating to glaciers or ice sheets and the very cold environments they produce.

Definition in Spanish

Perteneciente o relativo al continente antártico o a las zonas próximas al polo sur.

Word origin

Antártico ultimately derives from Greek antarktikos meaning 'opposite the Arctic', from anti 'opposite' plus arktos 'north, bear', and it entered Spanish through Latin and medieval Romance.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective antártico normally follows the noun in Spanish, so English 'Antarctic base' corresponds to Spanish base antártica.

Opposites

Related words

  • AntártidaAntarcticanoun

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