durango

Thân thiện

A family drives through the city of Durango on a sunny day.

Definition

Proper noun: * Durango: A city located in north central Mexico; known as a mining center.

Usage

• Durango is used as the name of a specific geographical location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
  • The state capital is Durango.
  • We traveled from Mexico City to Durango.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The name Durango can also refer to the surrounding Mexican state of Durango, of which this city is the capital. The context usually makes the specific reference (city vs. state) clear.
  • The state of Durango is known for its scenic landscapes and film industry. (Referring to the state)
  • The airport serves Durango, the state capital. (Referring to the city)

Variants and Related Words

• Victoria de Durango: The official formal name of the city of Durango.
• Duranguense: A person from Durango, or pertaining to Durango.
• Durango (U.S. City): A city in the state of Colorado, USA, also named after the Mexican city.

Synonyms

• Victoria de Durango (formal name).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a city in north central Mexico; mining center

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Durango
• Victoria de Durango