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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ACONCAGUA

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PRONUNCIATION OF ACONCAGUA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACONCAGUA

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Aconcagua is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ACONCAGUA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aconcagua

Aconcagua

Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres at 6,960.8 metres. It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, and lies 112 kilometres northwest of its capital, the city of Mendoza. The summit is also located about 5 kilometres from San Juan Province and 15 kilometres from the international border with Chile. It is one of the Seven Summits. Aconcagua is bounded by the Valle de las Vacas to the north and east and the Valle de los Horcones Inferior to the West and South. The mountain and its surroundings are part of the Aconcagua Provincial Park. The mountain has a number of glaciers. The largest glacier is the Ventisquero Horcones Inferior at about 10 km long, which descends from the south face to about 3600 m altitude near the Confluencia camp. Two other large glacier systems are the Ventisquero de las Vacas Sur and Glaciar Este/Ventisquero Relinchos system at about 5 km long. The most well-known is the north-eastern or Polish Glacier, as it is a common route of ascent.

Definition of Aconcagua in the English dictionary

The definition of Aconcagua in the dictionary is a mountain in W Argentina: the highest peak in the Andes and in the W Hemisphere. Height: 6960 m.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACONCAGUA

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WORDS THAT END LIKE ACONCAGUA

Antigua
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Lake Managua
Lake Nicaragua
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Managua
Nicaragua
periagua
piragua
Rancagua
tegua

Synonyms and antonyms of Aconcagua in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Aconcagua» into 25 languages

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阿空加瓜
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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أكونكاجوا
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Аконкагуа
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Aconcagua
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আকনকাগুয়া
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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アコンカグア川
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아콩 카과
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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அகோன்காகுவா
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अंकनकागुआ
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Аконкагуа
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua
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Trends of use of Aconcagua

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACONCAGUA»

The term «Aconcagua» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACONCAGUA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Aconcagua

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACONCAGUA»

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Aconcagua: A Climbing Guide
R. J. Secor draws upon his extensive mountaineering experience to give climbers all that's necessary to top Aconcagua's 22,841-foot peak.
R. J. Secor, Uma Kukathas, Crystal Thomas, 1999
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Aconcagua: The Invention of Mountaineering on AmericaÕs ...
Located in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, near the city of Mendoza, Aconcagua has been luring European mountain climbers since 1883, when a German ge-ologist nearly reached the mountainÕs summit. (A Swiss climber finally made the ascent ...
Joy Logan, 2011
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Aconcagua and the Southern Andes
Outstanding maps and photographs. The guide provides all the practical information on getting to South America, using time in Santiago and Mendoza (en route to the mountains) to prepare, and travel into the mountains.
Jim Ryan, 2012
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Aconcagua: Summit of South America
This series, written by climbers for climbers, condenses vital information and advice on how to climb the seven summits into a new pocket format.
Harry Kikstra, 2005
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Notes on the Natural History of the Aconcagua Valleys
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Philip Gosse, 2011
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Murder on Aconcagua
Murder on Aconcagua (A Summit Murder Mystery) Hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition.
G. Irion Charles, Charles G. Irion, J. Watkins Ronald, 2012
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Aconcagua and Tierra Del Fuego: A Book of Climbing, Travel ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Sir William Martin Conway, 2011
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Census Records for Latin America and the Hispanic United States
Chile 1790 AN, FV:45 1:378-448 Aconcagua Aconcagua Chile 1813 AN La Ligua Aconcagua Chile 1813 AN Los Andes Aconcagua Chile 1788 1410431:2 Los Andes Aconcagua Chile 1813 AN Petorca Aconcagua Chile 1788 1410431: 2 ...
Lyman De Platt, 1998
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The Highest Andes; a Record of the First Ascent of Aconcagua ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Edward Arthur Fitz Gerald, T. g. 1833-1923 Bonney, George Charles Crick, 2010
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The Andes
Mount Aconcagua, visible from Mendoza in Argentina and from Valparaíso in Chile, is a volcano on the border between the two countries and stands at 22,835 feet, the highest peak in the Andes (in 1849 Humboldt calculated it at 23,906 feet) .
Jason Wilson Professor of Latin American Literature University College London, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACONCAGUA»

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HELP FOR BABIES OF RAPE
“I've also attempted the highest mountain in the western hemisphere, Aconcagua, which is a little under 23,000 feet,” Mungalsingh said. «Trinidad & Tobago Express, Jul 15»
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Too hot in Texas? Book a ski trip to Chile
Overlooking all is nearby Mount Aconcagua, at 22,841 feet the world's tallest peak outside the Himalayas. Because of its reliable snow and ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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From the Seven Summits to the San Juans
For more information on local guided trips (or that Aconcagua summit you've been dreaming of), visit mountaintrip.com or their office at 398 W. «The Daily Planet, Jul 15»
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Trail Titans Is Google Street View for Mountain Climbers
... Mount Shasta and Half Dome in North America, Cabeza de Condor, Huayna Potosi, and Acotango in Bolivia, and Aconcagua in Argentina. «7x7, Jul 15»
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An Incredible Tour of the World's Highest Peaks Via Google Maps …
The summit of Aconcagua in Argentina, the tallest mountain in the ... On the route to scaling Aconcagua, Camp 2 along the False Polish Glacier ... «Curbed Seattle, Jun 15»
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Friend's close call in Iraq inspires man to become doctor
Last month Vaughn climbed Aconcagua, the Argentine peak that is the tallest mountain outside of Asia. He and Bahr still keep in touch. «Lincoln Journal Star, Jun 15»
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Travel: Summit fever in Chile
I was on my way to the Andes to climb Aconcagua and persuaded myself and my four children that a relaxing Christmas holiday in Chile's ... «Scotsman, Jun 15»
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POUR: Chilean whites perfect for summer
2014 Errazuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc, DO Aconcagua (NSLC, $14.99). This is what I love about Sauvignon Blanc: crisp, greenish ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jun 15»
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Teen View: Confused? Take a gap year to figure it out
Sometimes I tell them I am researching grants to fund an expedition to climb Aconcagua, the next big mountain on my list. (I've already climbed ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jun 15»
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Obituaries: Bent, Butler, Posekany, Selnes
He summitted the peaks of Kilimanjaro, Denali, and Aconcagua, and returned several times as guide of his own enterprise, “Santiam Alpine ... «Statesman Journal, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Aconcagua [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aconcagua>. Apr 2024 ».
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