Pyrenees Meaning in English

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Definition

The Pyrenees are a mountain range between France and Spain, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used with 'the' (the Pyrenees). Refers only to this specific mountain range. Sometimes used to name dog breeds ('Pyrenean Mountain Dog'). Not pluralized ('Pyrenees' is always the same).

• Spanish: Pirineos
• Portuguese (BR): Pirineus
• Portuguese (PT): Pirenéus
• Chinese (Simplified): 比利牛斯山
• Chinese (Traditional): 比利牛斯山
• Hindi: पिरेनीज़
• Arabic: جبال البرانس
• Bengali: পিরিনিজ পর্বতমালা
• Russian: Пиренеи
• Japanese: ピレネー山脈
• Vietnamese: dãy núi Pyrenees
• Korean: 피레네 산맥
• Turkish: Pirene Dağları
• Urdu: پیرینیز (پہاڑوں کا سلسلہ)
• Indonesian: Pegunungan Pirenia

Example Sentences

The Pyrenees are between France and Spain.

basic

Many rivers start in the Pyrenees.

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We went hiking in the Pyrenees last summer.

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I’ve always dreamed of skiing in the Pyrenees.

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The views from the Pyrenees are truly breathtaking.

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If you love nature, you should visit the Pyrenees at least once.

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