This is the 8603rd most frequent Spanish word.
sahara
"Sahara" in Spanish refers to the "Sahara Desert," the vast desert in North Africa.
Here, 'Sahara' is properly used as a noun referring to a specific geographical desert, the Sahara Desert.
El Sahara es uno de los desiertos más grandes del mundo.
The Sahara is one of the largest deserts in the world.
In this sentence, 'Sahara' is used in an attributive way, describing where the winds originate.
Los vientos del Sahara pueden transportar arena hasta otros continentes.
The winds of the Sahara can carry sand to other continents.
Here, 'Sahara' is used metaphorically to compare an arid area to the desert known for its dryness.