Clarin facts for kids

Clarin or Clarín can mean different things, like places, media companies, or even people. This page helps you find what you are looking for when you see the name "Clarin" or "Clarín."

Places Named Clarin

Some towns and a river share this name.

Towns in the Philippines

• Clarin, Bohol: This is a town in the province of Bohol, which is an island in the Philippines. It's known for its beautiful natural spots.
• Clarin, Misamis Occidental: Another town in the Philippines, located in the province of Misamis Occidental. This area is also known for its local culture and farming.

River in Ireland

• River Clarin: A river found in Ireland. Rivers are important for the environment and often have a lot of history connected to them.

Media and News

The name "Clarín" is very famous in the world of news, especially in South America.

Clarín Group in Argentina

• Clarín Group: This is a very large media company in Argentina. It owns many different types of media, like newspapers, TV channels, and radio stations. It's one of the biggest media groups in the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Clarín (Argentine newspaper): This is the main newspaper owned by the Clarín Group. It's one of the most widely read newspapers in Argentina and has a big influence on daily news and public discussions.
  • Clarín Awards: These are special awards given out by the Clarín newspaper. They celebrate achievements in different fields, like arts, sports, and journalism.

Clarín Newspaper in Chile

• Clarín (Chilean newspaper): There was also a newspaper called Clarín in Chile. It was known for its strong opinions and played a role in Chilean politics and society during its time.

People Named Clarin

Some famous people have "Clarin" as part of their name or as a nickname.

• Clarín (Leopoldo Alas) (1852–1901): This was the pen name (a name used by a writer instead of their real name) of Leopoldo Alas, a very important Spanish writer. He wrote many famous novels and short stories, often about life in Spain during his time.
• Hans Clarin (1929–2005): A German actor who was well-known for his roles in movies and on television. He was especially famous for his voice acting in children's shows.
• Irene Clarin (born 1955): A German actress who has appeared in many television shows and theatre plays.

Other Uses of Clarin

The name "Clarin" can also refer to other things, like research networks or radio stations.

• CLARIN: This stands for "Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure." It's a big European research network. It helps scientists and students who study languages and social sciences by providing them with tools and resources.
• Clarín 580 AM: This is a radio station in Uruguay. It's special because it mostly plays tango music, which is a famous dance and music style from Argentina and Uruguay.

See also

• Clarins: A well-known French company that makes cosmetics and skincare products.
• Clarion (disambiguation): Another page that lists different meanings for a similar-sounding word, "Clarion."