"Caatinga" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Caatinga is a type of tropical dry forest found in the northeastern part of Brazil. It is characterized by a scrubby vegetation of dry forests, thorny plants, and cacti, which is adapted to the region's hot and dry climate. The caatinga ecosystem is home to a variety of unique and endemic species of plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world.
C.I.A. stands for Central Intelligence Agency, a federal intelligence agency in the United States that is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating foreign intelligence to support national security objectives.
C.I.D. stands for "Crime Investigation Department", which is a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating crimes.
The letter "c" is a consonant in the English alphabet. It can have various meanings depending on its usage in a word. Some common sounds of the letter "c" include /k/ in words like "cat", /s/ in words like "concentrate", and /sʃ/ in words like "science".
C.N.N. is an abbreviation for Cable News Network, a 24-hour cable news channel that provides news and current events coverage from around the world.
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is an emergency procedure that is performed when someone's heart stops beating or is not beating effectively. Its purpose is to restore blood circulation and breathing to the person.
Central Processing Unit. It is the primary component of a computer that executes most instructions that a computer's processor receives.
C.V. is an abbreviation for "Curriculum Vitae", which is a detailed account of a person's education, work experience, and other relevant qualifications and skills. It is a document that is often used by job seekers to showcase their achievements and background to potential employers.
The word "Kaaba" (or "Caaba") refers to a cube-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, considered the holiest site in Islam. It is believed to be the House of Allah and is the focal point of the Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj.
A cab is a shortened form of "cabriolet," which is a type of automobile with a retractable roof or a folding top. It is also referred to as a taxi.