Puerto Rico的词源

英文词源

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Spanish, literally "rich harbor;" Caribbean island, name given in 1493 by Christopher Columbus to the large bay on the north side of the island; he called the island itself San Juan. Over time the name of the bay became the name of the island and the name of the island was taken by the town that grew up at the bay. Often spelled Porto Rico in 19c.; name officially changed 1932.

中文词源

Puerto Rico(波多黎各):富裕的海港

波多黎各是拉丁美洲加勒比海中的一座岛国。1493年,当哥伦布首次抵达该岛北部的 巨大港湾时,他将该港湾命名为Puerto Rico,由Puerto (port,港口)和Rico (rich,富裕 的)组成,字面意思就是“富裕的海港”。对于整座岛,哥伦布将其称为San Juan (圣胡安)。 后来,人们将围绕港口所建的城镇称为San Juan,后来发展成为了波多黎各的首都,而原本 表示这一港湾的Puerto Rico反而成为了整个国家的名称。

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