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    Cairo (en. Cairo)

    /ˈka.iro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Capital city of Egypt, known for its history and culture.
    Cairo is one of the most populated cities in Africa.
    Cairo es una de las ciudades más pobladas de África.
    Cultural and economic center of the Arab world.
    Cairo houses numerous educational institutions.
    El Cairo alberga numerosas instituciones educativas.
    Place of historical importance, with monuments and archaeological sites.
    The pyramids of Giza are near Cairo.
    Las pirámides de Giza están cerca del Cairo.

    Etymology

    From Arabic 'al-Qāhira,' which means 'the victorious.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cairo
    Capital of Egypt, famous for its history.
    El Cairo
    Nocturnal Cairo
    Life and culture in the city during the night.
    Cairo nocturno
    Ancient Cairo
    Reference to the historical part of the city.
    El Cairo antiguo

    Related Words

    Egypt
    Country in northeastern Africa, where Cairo is located.
    Egipto
    Nile
    River that runs through Egypt and passes by Cairo.
    Nilo
    Pyramids
    Famous historical structures that are near Cairo.
    pirámides

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in slang to refer to a person who is clever or shrewd.
    Don't be fooled, he is a cairo in business.
    No te dejes engañar, él es un cairo en los negocios.
    In some areas, it can refer to someone who has a good sense of humor.
    That joke was very cairo, everyone laughed.
    Esa broma fue muy cairo, todos se rieron.