Definition

Proper noun: * A city in central Chile: Temuco is the name of a specific city located in the central-southern region of Chile, south of the city of Concepción. It is the capital of the Araucanía Region.

Usage

• Temuco is used as a proper noun to refer to the geographic location, its government, or its inhabitants.
  • The flight from Santiago lands in Temuco in the early afternoon.
  • The regional government is based in Temuco.
  • Many people from Temuco speak Mapudungun.

Advanced Usage

• "The Temuco area": Refers to the metropolitan area or the surrounding territory of the city.
  • Agriculture is vital to the economy of the Temuco area.
• When used attributively, it describes something originating from or related to the city.
  • The Temuco market is famous for its local crafts and foods.

Variants and Related Words

• Temucan (adj., demonym): Of or relating to Temuco; a person from Temuco.
  • The Temucan artist exhibited her work nationally.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality
• Regional capital (of Araucanía)

Related Phrases

• In Temuco: Denotes being located within the city.
  • They have lived in Temuco for ten years.
• To Temuco: Denotes movement toward the city.
  • The bus travels to Temuco twice daily.
• From Temuco: Denotes origin or movement away from the city.
  • This product is from Temuco.

Noun

1. a city in central Chile to the south of Concepcion