Pampas

Pronunciation: /ˈpæmpəs/

Definitions of pampas

noun a vast, treeless plain in South America, especially in Argentina and Uruguay

Example Sentences

A1 The pampas are vast grasslands in South America.

A2 Gaucho cowboys ride horses across the pampas.

B1 The pampas region in Argentina is known for its cattle ranches.

B2 The biodiversity of the pampas is threatened by agricultural expansion.

C1 Ecotourism has become popular in the pampas as a way to preserve the natural habitat.

C2 Scientists study the flora and fauna of the pampas to better understand its ecosystem.

Examples of pampas in a Sentence

formal The pampas region in South America is known for its vast grasslands.

informal Let's take a road trip to the pampas and enjoy the open fields.

slang I heard the pampas are lit, we should check it out.

figurative Her mind was like the endless pampas, full of possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of pampas

• plural: pampas
• comparative: more pampas
• superlative: most pampas
• present tense: pampas
• future tense: will pampas
• perfect tense: have pampas
• continuous tense: is pampas
• singular: pampa
• positive degree: pampas
• infinitive: to pampas
• gerund: pampasing
• participle: pampased

Origin and Evolution of pampas

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Quechua

Story behind the word: The word 'pampas' originates from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous peoples in South America.

Evolution of the word: The word 'pampas' originally referred to the vast plains in South America, specifically the region known as the Pampas in Argentina. Over time, it has come to be used more broadly to describe any similar type of grassy plains in the region.