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pliny

/ˈplɪn.i/

Traducción: Nombre propio que se refiere a un autor y naturalista romano, conocido por su obra enciclopédica sobre historia natural, que murió mientras observaba la erupción del Vesubio.

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C1formalcommon/ˈplɪn.i/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a Roman author and natural philosopher, known for his encyclopedic work on natural history, who died while observing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio que se refiere a un autor y naturalista romano, conocido por su obra enciclopédica sobre historia natural, que murió mientras observaba la erupción del Vesubio.
  1. Pliny the Younger C2 formal

    A Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder, known for his collection of letters that provide insight into Roman life and politics.

    • Pliny the Younger wrote extensively about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
    • His letters are a valuable source for understanding the Roman Empire.
    • Scholars often study Pliny the Younger's correspondence for historical context.

    🇪🇸Plinio el Joven

  2. Pliny the Elder C2 formal

    A Roman author and natural philosopher who wrote the encyclopedic work 'Natural History' and died while observing the eruption of Vesuvius.

    • Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' covers topics from astronomy to zoology.
    • He perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
    • Pliny the Elder's work influenced scientific thought for centuries.

    🇪🇸Plinio el Viejo