antarctic

• Relativo a la región alrededor del Polo Sur o al continente de la Antártida.

Relating to the region around the South Pole or the continent of Antarctica.

1. Relating to the South Pole regionB1formal

   Of or relating to the region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and its surrounding waters.

   Antártico

   • The Antarctic ice sheet contains the largest freshwater reserve on Earth.
   • Scientists study the Antarctic ecosystem to understand climate change.
   • The Antarctic Treaty protects the continent for peaceful scientific research.

   Antónimosarctic

2. Located near the South PoleB1formal

   Situated at or near the South Pole.

   Antártico

   • The Antarctic Circle marks the boundary of the polar region.
   • Antarctic temperatures can drop below -80 degrees Celsius.
   • Several countries maintain research stations in the Antarctic region.

   Sinónimospolarsouth-polar

   Antónimosarctic

• Sustantivo propio o región que designa el área alrededor del Polo Sur, incluyendo el continente de la Antártida y las aguas circundantes; también se usa para referirse a la propia Antártida o a la zona polar austral.

A proper noun referring to the region around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and the surrounding waters.

incontable · nombre propio

1. Geographic regionB2formal

   The area around the South Pole, including the continent of Antarctica and the surrounding Southern Ocean.

   Región geográfica antártica

   • Scientists study climate change in the Antarctic.
   • The Antarctic is one of the most remote places on Earth.
   • Many expeditions have been launched to explore the Antarctic.

   Sinónimosantarctica

2. Location relative to the South PoleB2formal

   The area at or near the South Pole.

   Antártico (zona del Polo Sur)

   • The Antarctic region experiences extreme cold temperatures.
   • Penguins are native to the Antarctic.
   • The Antarctic ice sheet contains most of the world's fresh water.

   Sinónimosantarctica

   Antónimosarctic