Madrid (en. Madrid)

/ma.dʁid/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City and capital of Spain, located in the center of the country.
Madrid is known for its museums and nightlife.
Madrid est connue pour ses musées et sa vie nocturne.
Administrative system maintaining a number of municipalities.
The Community of Madrid has competences in various areas.
La communauté de Madrid a des compétences dans divers domaines.

Etymology

From the Arabic word 'magerit' which means 'place of water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Madrid as a second home
An expression to capture the familiarity and affection for the city.
Madrid comme deuxième maison
In Madrid, anything is possible
A phrase illustrating the dynamic and open atmosphere of the city.
À Madrid, tout est possible

Related Words

Spanish
Official language of Spain.
espagnol
Tapas
Traditional bites often served in bars in Spain.
tapas
Fiesta
Traditional Spanish festival.
fiesta
Flamenco
Musical and dance style originating from Spain.
flamenco

Slang Meanings

Mad
He became mad after his first night in Madrid.
Il est devenu mad après sa première soirée à Madrid.
Madrilenian
She talks like a true madrilenian.
Elle parle comme une vraie madrilène.