Madrid (en. Madrid)

/maˈðɾi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
City and capital of Spain, located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula.
Madrid is known for its rich history and culture.
Madrid es conocida por su rica historia y cultura.
Municipality that houses the capital of Spain.
The municipality of Madrid has many tourist attractions.
El municipio de Madrid tiene muchas atracciones turísticas.
Autonomous community whose center is the city of Madrid.
The Community of Madrid is one of the most developed in the country.
La Comunidad de Madrid es una de las más desarrolladas del país.

Etymology

The name 'Madrid' may derive from the Arabic 'Magerit', which means 'place of water'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Madrid and its surroundings
It refers to the city of Madrid and its nearby municipalities.
Madrid y sus al rededores
Living in Madrid
It means residing in the capital of Spain.
Vivir en Madrid
The heart of Madrid
Used to describe the soul or essence of the city.
El corazón de Madrid

Related Words

Madrilenian
Inhabitant or native of Madrid.
Madrileño
Community of Madrid
Administrative environment that includes Madrid and its surroundings.
Comunidad de Madrid
Puerta del Sol
Central square of Madrid, known as kilometer zero.
Puerta del Sol

Slang Meanings

Preppy
A preppy is a person who has a sophisticated lifestyle, typical of certain areas of Madrid.
Un pijo es una persona que tiene un estilo de vida sofisticado, típico de ciertas áreas de Madrid.
Lifelong Madrilenian
Someone who has lived their entire life in Madrid and knows the city in depth.
Alguien que ha vivido toda su vida en Madrid y conoce la ciudad en profundidad.