peru

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BrE /ˈpɛrjuː/ AmE /ˈpɛrju/

noun en → es

1 COUNTRY [zero] A2

the country in South America where the capital is Lima and the language is Spanish

Perú, país sudamericano

Collocations in Peru · the Peruvian government

  • He went to Peru for a holiday.

    Él fue a Perú de vacaciones.

2 BIRD [zero] C1

a large bird with a long curved beak and brightly coloured feathers, found in South America

guacamayo, cóndor

Collocations Andean condor · macaw

  • The Andean condors are a symbol of Peru.

    Los cóndores andinos son un símbolo de Perú.

3 FOOD [zero] B2

a type of potato that is grown in South America, especially Peru

papa peruana, papas

Collocations Peruvian potatoes · Andean tubers

  • We tried some delicious Peruvian potatoes.

    Probamos unas papas peruanas deliciosas.

4 SPORT [zero] C1

a sport played on horseback, popular in South America and especially Peru

juego de caballos, charrería

Collocations Peruvian horsemanship · charrería

  • The Peruvians are known for their skill in horseback riding.

    Los peruanos son conocidos por su habilidad en la equitación.

5 CULTURE [zero] B2

the culture and traditions of Peru, including its art, music, and literature

cultura peruana, tradiciones peruanas

Collocations Peruvian cuisine · Andean culture

  • The Peruvian culture is rich and diverse.

    La cultura peruana es rica y diversa.

6 HISTORICAL [zero] C1

the ancient civilization that lived in Peru before the arrival of Europeans, known for its advanced architecture and engineering

civilización antigua peruana, Incas

Collocations Inca civilization · ancient Peruvian ruins

  • The Inca civilization was one of the most advanced in South America.

    La civilización inca fue una de las más avanzadas en Sudamérica.

7 SPORTS TEAM [zero] B2

a sports team representing Peru, such as the national football or rugby team

equipo nacional peruano, selección de Perú

Collocations Peruvian national team · Selección Peruana

  • The Peruvian football team won the South American championship.

    La selección peruana de fútbol ganó el campeonato sudamericano.

8 LANGUAGE [zero] C1

the Quechua language spoken in Peru and other parts of South America

lengua quechua, idioma andino

Collocations Quechuan languages · Andean dialects

  • Many people in Peru still speak Quechua.

    Mucha gente en Perú sigue hablando quechua.