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Buenos Aires

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Bue·nos Ai·res  (bwns ârz, rz, bwns rs)
The capital and largest city of Argentina, in the eastern part of the country on the Río de la Plata. Founded by the Spanish in 1536, it became the national capital in 1862. The highly industrialized city is also a major port. Population: 2,770,000.

Buenos Aires [ˈbweɪnɒs ˈaɪrɪz (Spanish) ˈbwenos ˈaires]
n
(Placename) the capital of Argentina, a major port and industrial city on the Río de la Plata estuary: became capital in 1880; university (1821). Pop. (urban area): 2 904 192 (1999 est.)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Buenos AiresBuenos Aires - capital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina's chief port and industrial and cultural center
Argentina, Argentine Republic - a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America
Translations
Buenos Aires [ˌbwenəsˈaɪərɪz]
A. NBuenos Aires msing
B. ADJbonaerense, porteño(Arg)
Buenos Aires [ˌbweɪnɒsˈaɪriz] nBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires
nBuenos Aires nt
Buenos Aires [ˈbweɪnɒsˈaɪrɪz] nBuenos Aires f
Buenos Aires [ˈbweɪnɒsˈaɪrɪz] nBuenos Aires f


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