africa

S2 W1

BrE /ˈeɪ.frikə/ AmE /ˈeɪ.frɪ.kə/

noun en → es

1 CONTINENT [singular] A2

the second largest continent on Earth, located south of Europe and west of Asia

África

Collocations sub-Saharan Africa

  • Africa is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

    África es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.

2 COUNTRY [singular] B1

the name used for countries in Africa, especially when it is not necessary or convenient to specify which country

un país africano

Collocations in Africa

  • He has lived in Africa for ten years.

    Ha vivido en África durante diez años.

1 TEAM [singular] B2

the national team of a country that plays international sports, especially football (soccer)

la selección nacional

Collocations win the Africa Cup

  • The team is hoping to win the Africa Cup this year.

    El equipo espera ganar la Copa de África este año.

1 AREA [singular] C1

a large area or region, especially one that is not clearly defined

una zona o área

Collocations in the Africa of the Middle East

  • The desert is part of the Africa of the Middle East.

    El desierto forma parte de la zona del África del Medio Oriente.