Antofagasta

[ ahn-toh-fuh-gah-stuh; Spanish ahn-taw-fah-gahs-tah ]

noun

1. a seaport in N Chile.

Antofagasta

/ antofaˈɣasta; ˌæntəfəˈɡæstə /

noun

1. a port in N Chile. Pop: 323 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Sell headed into his next tournament — a Challenger in Antofagasta, Chile — with some extra confidence.

From Los Angeles Times

The problem is that the salt flats also act as an essential part of a highly biodiverse ecosystem, say scientists like Ingrid Garcés, a hydrologist from Chile’s University of Antofagasta.

From Seattle Times

A few people from Antofagasta criticized him for “damaging” the public image of his old school.

From Seattle Times

Twin Metals, a subsidiary of the Chilean mining company Antofagasta, said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the decision and was “working to determine next steps.”

From Seattle Times

Antofagasta did not respond to a request for comment.

From Reuters