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Spanish word
subsahariano
Pronunciation
IPA/suβsaaˈɾjano/
Meaning
- adjectivesub-Saharan
Example
La región subsahariana sufre sequías frecuentes.
The sub-Saharan region suffers frequent droughts.
More examples
Las ciudades subsaharianas están creciendo rápidamente.
The sub-Saharan cities are growing rapidly.
Core concept
African countries and cultures located south of the Sahara Desert.
Common phrases
África subsahariana
sub-Saharan Africa
países subsaharianos
sub-Saharan countries
Similar words
africano: People, cultures, or things that belong to the African continent.
Definition in Spanish
Que se refiere a los países, culturas o fenómenos localizados al sur del desierto del Sáhara.
Word origin
Derived from Latin sub- 'under' combined with Sáhara, the name of the Sahara, which ultimately comes from Arabic ṣaḥrāʼ 'desert'.
Usage tips
- 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.
Opposites
- norteafricanonorth Africanadjective