Madrid

[muh-drid, mah-threeth]

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Spain, in the central part.

Madrid

/ məˈdrɪd /

noun

1. the capital of Spain, situated centrally in New Castile: the highest European capital, at an altitude of about 700 m (2300 ft); a Moorish fortress in the 10th century, captured by Castile in 1083 and made capital of Spain in 1561; university (1836). Pop: 3 092 759 (2003 est)

Madrid

1. Capital of Spain and largest city in the country, located in the center of Spain.

Madrid is the home of an outstanding art museum, the Museo del Prado.

Madrid was the scene of fighting between the Loyalists and rebel forces of Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War; the city was greatly damaged.

Other Word Forms

• Madrilenian adjective

Example Sentences

Strong rumours have already started circulating about Real Madrid's interest in Mora.

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Spurs came closest to the biggest prize of all in 2019, reaching the Champions League final, only to lose 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid.

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The revered band will play four nights at London's O2 Arena on 21, 22, 24 and 25 November 2025, with other dates in Berlin, Bologna, Copenhagen and Madrid.

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But Real Madrid once again proved this summer that money can only do so much.

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A replacement was needed for Trent Alexander-Arnold, gone to Real Madrid for a small fee just before the expiry of his contract.

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