Quito

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Definition

Noun: - The capital city of Ecuador: "Quito" is the proper noun that names the capital and largest city of the Republic of Ecuador, located high in the Andes mountains.

Usage

"Quito" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the city. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the city itself (e.g., "the city of Quito").

Examples

• Noun:
  • We flew into Quito to begin our tour of Ecuador.
  • Quito is known for its well-preserved colonial center.
  • The altitude of Quito is over 2,800 meters above sea level.

Advanced Usage

• "Old Town of Quito": Refers to the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The Old Town of Quito is filled with beautiful churches and plazas.
• "Quito School": Refers to a style of art that developed in the region during the colonial period.
  • The museum has an excellent collection from the Quito School.

Variants and Related Words

• Quiteño/Quiteña (noun/adjective): A demonym for a person from Quito, or used as an adjective meaning "from or relating to Quito."
  • My guide was a friendly Quiteño.
  • We enjoyed the Quiteño cuisine.

Synonyms

• Capital of Ecuador: The primary synonym, describing its political status.
• City of Quito: A common descriptive synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital of Ecuador

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Quito
• capital of Ecuador