temuco
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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
- a city in central Chile to the south of Concepcion