La Plata
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Definition
Proper noun: * La Plata: A major estuary, or coastal body of water where a river meets the sea, located on the southeastern coast of South America. It forms the border between Argentina and Uruguay.
Usage
- La Plata is used as a specific geographical name. It is always capitalized.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- The full and formal name is often Río de la Plata, which translates to "River of Silver."
- In historical and geographical contexts, it is frequently referred to simply as the Plate River in English.
Variants and Related Words
- Río de la Plata: The full Spanish name for the estuary.
- Plate River: The English translation and equivalent name.
Synonyms
- Estuary
- River estuary
- (The) Plate River
Related Phrases
- Río de la Plata Basin: Refers to the vast drainage basin that feeds into the estuary.
- Example: The Río de la Plata Basin is a crucial hydrological region in South America.
Noun
- an estuary between Argentina and Uruguay