egypt

BrE /ˈɛɡɪpt/ AmE /ˈɛɡəpt/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY A2

a country in the Middle East, on the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea; it has a long history and many ancient monuments such as pyramids

Egipto

Collocations ancient Egypt · Egyptian civilization

  • The Great Pyramid of Giza is in Egypt.

    La Gran Pirámide de Guiza está en Egipto.

2 ANCIENT CIVILIZATION B1

the civilization that existed in ancient Egypt, known for its pyramids and hieroglyphics

civilización egipcia

Collocations ancient Egyptian art · Egyptian mythology

  • The study of ancient Egypt is fascinating.

    El estudio de la civilización egipcia es fascinante.

1 SPORTS B2

a sport played on a court with two teams of five players each, using a ball that is thrown and dribbled; it originated in Egypt but is now popular worldwide

baloncesto

Collocations Egyptian basketball league · basketball player

  • The Egyptian national team won the championship.

    La selección nacional egipcia ganó el campeonato.