Meaning of Malvinas | Babel Free
mælˈviːnəzDefinitions
The Falkland Islands, the Falklands: An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom, located in the South Atlantic.
Equivalents
Português
Malvinas
Examples
“Argentina might be granted political sovereignty over the Malvinas in return⟳ for acknowledging Britain's right to participate⟳ in the economic development of the islands and the islanders' right to continue⟳ their way of life.”
“The 40th anniversary of the Malvinas war compels us to pay⟳ homage to and honour the memory of the fallen Argentine and British soldiers who lost their lives there. It should also lead⟳ us to reflect⟳ on why, four decades on from the cessation of hostilities, Argentina and the United Kingdom have⟳ not been able to resume a substantive dialogue to resolve⟳ the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, despite the call⟳ made by the international community through UN resolutions.”
“The EU is not in a situation to express⟳ any position on the Falklands/Malvinas, as there has not been any council [of member states]^([sic]) discussion or decision on this matter⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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