Etymology

Southern Cone

Today it means: The southern portion of South America, consisting of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, sometimes southern Brazil, São Paulo state and Paraguay. Full definition →

Spanish Cono Sur
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  1. Spanish · calque ofCono Sur
  2. English todaySouthern Cone

Calque of Spanish Cono Sur.

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