capital /kˌapitˈal/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "capital city".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: la capital
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: capital city
  • IPA: /kˌapitˈal/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: la
  • Image:Photo of capital (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Madrid es la capital de España. English: Madrid is the capital of Spain.
  • La capital suele ser el centro político del país. English: The capital is usually the political center of the country.
  • Muchos turistas visitan la capital para ver lugares famosos. English: Many tourists visit the capital to see famous sights.

When and How to Use "capital"

Use "capital" when you want to talk about "capital city" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "capital" mean in Spanish?

"capital" is the Spanish word for "capital city".

What CEFR level is "capital"?

"capital" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "capital"?

"capital" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "capital" in a sentence?

Madrid es la capital de España.

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