This is the 8267th most frequent Spanish word.
petén
A "petén" is a type of flat, elevated, forested region or island, typically found in tropical areas.
Here, 'Petén' is used as a proper noun to refer to the geographical region in Guatemala.
El Petén es una región de Guatemala rica en historia y biodiversidad.
The Petén is a region in Guatemala rich in history and biodiversity.
In this sentence, 'petén' refers to a specific type of terrain characterized by dense vegetation and a significant presence of wetlands.
Durante el viaje, admiramos un extenso petén lleno de vida silvestre.
During the trip, we admired an extensive petén full of wildlife.
Here, 'peténes' (plural for petén) is used to describe various individual lands with specific ecological characteristics, such as areas with lush vegetation and fauna.