Amazon
/amaθon/from spelling rules
The English phrase "amazon" is translated into Spanish as Amazon.
Amazon refers to the name of the river or the geographical region. When referring to the river or the area, it is used as a masculine noun.
Meaning: river (name)
Which one should you use?
While Amazon is the masculine name for the river and region, the feminine form amazona is used to describe a mythological female warrior or a tall, strong and athletic woman.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the river or the geographical region, the noun is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el, becoming el Amazonas.
How do you pronounce it?
/amaθon/
Did you know?
- The word amazona also refers to a female rider in the sport of equestrianism, specifically one who rides side-saddle.
- While the river is el Amazonas, the region is often referred to as la Amazonía, changing the gender of the noun to feminine.
- The word amazona is used in Spanish as a compliment for a woman's strength, but in some contexts, it can be an outdated way to describe a woman who is 'too' masculine.
Examples in context
- Hay serpientes en el Amazonas.There are snakes in the Amazon.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of snakes in Amazon.Tatoeba #1279825 by marcelostockle, translation #1201490 by CM
- Investigamos la selva tropical del Amazonas.We researched the Amazon rainforest.This sentence is useful for mentioning research on the rainforest of Amazon.Tatoeba #5812022 by albrusgher, translation #4216626 by popball
- El río Amazonas se vierte al Oceano Atlántico.The Amazon River flows into the Atlantic Ocean.This sentence is useful for describing how the river Amazon flows into the ocean.Tatoeba #7056342 by tulakalbeyo, translation #7055676 by CarpeLanam
- El gigante del comercio electrónico, Amazon, sigue expandiendo su presencia en América Latina.The e-commerce giant, Amazon, continues to expand its presence in Latin America.
- El informe analiza el papel de Amazon.com en el mercado global.The report analyzes the role of Amazon.com in the global market.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a map of South America.
- MateoMira el tamaño del río Amazon.Look at the size of the Amazon river.
- LucíaEs increíble lo largo que es.It is incredible how long it is.
- Mateo¿Alguna vez has visitado el Amazon?Have you ever visited the Amazon?
- LucíaNo, pero me gustaría ir algún día.No, but I would like to go someday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
