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Qatar
/ˈkatɑr/
💡 a country in Western Asia
“Qatar es un país rico en recursos naturales.”
“Qatar is a country rich in natural resources.”
formal
A sovereign state located in Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula.
La capital de Qatar es Doha.
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
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Qatar is known for its vast oil and natural gas reserves.
Collocations
Golfo de QatarGulf of QatarDohaDoha
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Geographical Context
Qatar is a small but wealthy country in the Middle East, known for its modern infrastructure and hosting major international events like the FIFA World Cup.
📖Word Origin
The name 'Qatar' is derived from the Arabic word 'قطر' (qaṭar), which means 'to drop' or 'to fall', possibly referring to the falling of rain or the dropping of dew.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'Qatar' is sometimes spelled as 'Catar', but both forms are accepted and refer to the same country.
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