amazónico

Amazonian

adjective ah-mah-SOH-nee-koh Rare

Also means

of the Amazon region

Usage Note

Amazónico refers to the Amazon river basin or its ecosystem. It is used in environmental, geographic, and political contexts: la selva amazónica, los pueblos amazónicos. Note the written accent on the o (esdrújula stress). The noun form for the river is el Amazonas.

Examples

"La biodiversidad amazónica es única en el mundo."

Natural Translation

Amazonian biodiversity is unique in the world.

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