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humboldt

/ˈhʌm.bəʊlt/

Traducción: Nombre propio que hace referencia al apellido de destacados alemanes, incluyendo a un filólogo conocido por sus estudios sobre el lenguaje y la cultura, y a un naturalista que exploró y describió exhaustivamente el universo físico.

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/ˈhʌm.bəʊlt/C1formal
  • esNombre propio que hace referencia al apellido de destacados alemanes, incluyendo a un filólogo conocido por sus estudios sobre el lenguaje y la cultura, y a un naturalista que exploró y describió exhaustivamente el universo físico.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable German figures, including a philologist known for his work on language and culture, and a naturalist who extensively explored and described the physical universe.

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  1. German naturalist and explorerC1formal

    Refers to Alexander von Humboldt, a Prussian naturalist and explorer who extensively studied the physical universe and explored Central and South America.

    esAlexander von Humboldt

    • Alexander von Humboldt's work laid the foundation for modern biogeography.
    • Humboldt's expedition to South America lasted five years.
    • Many species and places are named after Humboldt.
  2. German philologist and linguistC1formal

    Refers to Wilhelm von Humboldt, a German philologist and philosopher known for his studies on the relationship between language and culture.

    esWilhelm von Humboldt

    • Wilhelm von Humboldt's theories influenced modern linguistics.
    • He argued that language shapes thought, a concept known as the Humboldtian view.
    • Humboldt's work on the Kawi language is still studied today.