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Andes
AN-deez
Andes (name) means the long mountain range running down the western edge of South America. Example: “Hikers spend weeks crossing the Andes on the route to Machu Picchu.”
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The long mountain range running down the western edge of South America.
"Hikers spend weeks crossing the Andes on the route to Machu Picchu."
How to use Andes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe world's longest mountain range, stretching through countries like Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Andes, possibly traceable to the Quechua word anti, meaning "east."
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What does “Andes” mean?
The word “Andes” means the long mountain range running down the western edge of South America. In plain terms, the world's longest mountain range, stretching through countries like Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador.
How do you pronounce “Andes”?
“Andes” is pronounced AN-deez (/ˈæn.diːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Andes” in a sentence?
Here is “Andes” used in a sentence: “Hikers spend weeks crossing the Andes on the route to Machu Picchu.”
What part of speech is “Andes”?
“Andes” is a name.
Where does the word “Andes” come from?
The word “Andes” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Andes, possibly traceable to the Quechua word anti, meaning "east.".
Is “Andes” a common word?
“Andes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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