geografía
“geografía” means “geography” in Spanish (the study of the world's physical features).
geography
Also: terrain, landscape
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Mi materia favorita en la escuela es la geografía.
A1My favorite subject in school is geography.
La geografía de Chile es muy variada, con montañas y mar.
B1The geography of Chile is very varied, with mountains and sea.
Para ser un buen guía, debes conocer la geografía local.
B2To be a good guide, you must know the local terrain.
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Quick Quiz: geografía
Question 1 of 3
Which of these refers to the science of studying Earth's features?
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From Ancient Greek 'geo' (Earth) and 'graphia' (writing or description). It literally means 'description of the Earth.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 'g' in geografía pronounced like an English 'g'?
No, the first 'g' in Spanish is followed by an 'e', so it sounds like a raspy English 'h' (like in 'house'). The second 'g' sounds like the 'g' in 'goat'.
Does geografía only mean the school subject?
No, it also refers to the actual physical layout of a place. For example, you can talk about the 'geografía' of your backyard.
Why is there an accent on the 'í'?
The accent ensures that the 'i' and 'a' stay separate. Without it, they might blend into a single sliding sound.