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Definition of aconcagua

aconcagua

/ˌɑː.kəŋˈkɑː.ɡwə/
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aconcagua Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A mountain in the Andes mountain range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is the highest peak in the Americas and the highest mountain outside of Asia, with an elevation of 6,960.8 meters (22,837 feet).

Example

"Many experienced mountaineers travel to Argentina each year in an attempt to summit Aconcagua, one of the Seven Summits."

• Rhymes for aconcagua

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

The origin of the name is debated; it may derive from the Mapudungun 'Aconca-Hue' (comes from the other side), the Quechua 'Ackon Cahuak' (Sentinel of Stone), or the Quechua 'Anco Cahuac' (White Sentinel).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aconcagua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aconcagua
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