jordan

• Nombre propio que se refiere ya sea al río de Palestina donde, según la tradición cristiana, Juan el Bautista bautizó a Jesús, ya sea al reino árabe del sudoeste de Asia, a orillas del mar Rojo.

A proper noun referring to either a river in Palestine where, according to Christian tradition, John the Baptist baptized Jesus, or an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea.

incontable · nombre propio

1. B2formal

   A major river in the Middle East that flows through the Jordan Rift Valley and empties into the Dead Sea. It is historically significant in religious texts.

   Río Jordán

   • The Jordan River is mentioned frequently in the Bible.
   • John the Baptist performed baptisms in the Jordan River.
   • The river forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan.

2. Country in AsiaA2formal

   An Arab kingdom located in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel, and the West Bank. Its capital is Amman.

   Jordania (país)

   • Jordan is known for the ancient city of Petra.
   • The capital of Jordan is Amman.
   • Jordan has a rich history and diverse culture.