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"Eastern Europe" is a form of "Eastern Europe", a proper noun which is often translated as "Europa del Este". "Western Europe" is a form of "Western Europe", a proper noun which is often translated as "Europa Occidental". Learn more about the difference between "Eastern Europe" and "Western Europe" below.
Eastern Europe(
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)A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
1. (region)
a. Europa del Este
Next summer, I want to travel to Eastern Europe. I'd love to visit Prague and Budapest.El verano que viene, quiero viajar a Europa del Este. Me encantaría ir a Praga y Budapest.
b. Europa Oriental
During the Cold War, "Eastern Europe" became synonymous with the term "Eastern Bloc."Durante la Guerra Fría, "Europa Oriental" se volvió sinónimo del término "Bloque Oriental".
Western Europe(
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1. (politics)
a. Europa Occidental
Western Europe must stand together against the threat of communism.Europa occidental debe mantenerse firme ante la amenaza del comunismo.
