Tagus River
Definition
Proper noun A major river in the Iberian Peninsula, flowing from east-central Spain through Portugal and into the Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon. It is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula.
Usage
The term "Tagus River" is used as a proper noun to specifically name this geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * The Tagus River is a vital source of water for agriculture in central Spain and Portugal. * Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is situated at the mouth of the Tagus River. * Several important bridges cross the Tagus River, including the Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Advanced Usage
- "The Tagus": The word "River" is often omitted when the context is clear, leaving just "the Tagus."
- The ancient city of Toledo stands on a hill above the Tagus.
Variants and Related Words
- Tagus: The shorter, more common form of the name.
- Tajo: The Spanish name for the Tagus River.
- Tejo: The Portuguese name for the Tagus River.
Synonyms
- River: (General category) A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
- The Tagus is one of the most significant rivers in southwestern Europe.
Noun
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a European river; flows into the North Atlantic
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