This is the 6188th most frequent Spanish word.
antártica
The Spanish word "antártica" means "Antarctic" in English, referring to the southern polar region of Earth.
In this sentence, 'antártica' is an adjective modifying 'región', describing the region connected to or characteristic of the Antarctic.
La región antártica es un lugar fascinante para la investigación científica.
The Antarctic region is a fascinating place for scientific research.
Here, 'antártica' is used as a proper noun to refer to the continent, illustrating its identity as such.
En la antártica se pueden observar paisajes únicos y sorprendentes.
In Antarctica, one can observe unique and surprising landscapes.
In this instance, 'antártica' is part of the adjective 'antárticos', characterizing the explorers as related to the Antarctic region.