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    Moncloa (en. Moncloa)

    /monˈkloa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of a place in Madrid that houses the residence of the President of the Spanish Government.
    La Moncloa is where many important political decisions are made.
    La Moncloa es donde se toman muchas decisiones políticas importantes.
    An area known as the political center of Spain.
    Ministers often meet in Moncloa.
    Los ministros se reúnen a menudo en Moncloa.
    It commonly refers to governmental activity in Spain.
    News about Moncloa is often of national interest.
    Las noticias sobre Moncloa suelen ser de interés nacional.

    Etymology

    The term 'Moncloa' comes from the name of an old country house in the area of the same name in Madrid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Palacio de la Moncloa
    It refers to the official residence of the President of the Spanish Government.
    Palacio de la Moncloa
    Crisis in the Moncloa
    An expression that refers to situations of political instability in the Spanish Government.
    Crisis en la Moncloa
    Enter Moncloa
    A phrase that indicates being part of the government environment.
    Entrar en Moncloa

    Related Words

    Government
    A group of people who direct and administer a country or territory.
    Gobierno
    Presidency
    The action of being president, the office of the president.
    Presidencia
    Politics
    Activity related to the management of public affairs and government.
    Política

    Slang Meanings

    To refer colloquially to political activity.
    He is in Moncloa deciding the future of the country.
    Está en Moncloa decidiendo el futuro del país.
    To use 'Moncloa' as a synonym for political power.
    Everything is decided by Moncloa in this situation.
    Todo lo decide Moncloa en esta situación.