Definition

Proper noun * The capital and largest city of Spain: This term refers to the primary city and administrative center of the country of Spain. It is also the nation's most populous city and is geographically located near the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The city is internationally renowned for its exceptional art museums and cultural institutions.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We flew into the capital of Spain before taking a train to Seville.
  • The Prado Museum, located in the capital of Spain, houses works by Goya and Velázquez.
  • Madrid is the capital of Spain.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in geographical, political, and cultural contexts to denote the seat of the Spanish government and a major European hub.
• It can be used metonymically to refer to the Spanish government or its administrative decisions.
  • The new policy was announced from the capital of Spain.

Variants and Related Words

• Madrid: The actual name of the city. "Capital of Spain" and "Madrid" are synonymous in reference.
• Spanish capital: A less common variant with the same meaning.

Synonyms

• Madrid

Notes

• "Capital of Spain" functions as a proper noun phrase. It is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., capital of Spain).
• This is a fixed compound noun referring to a specific, unique place. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum