Madrid

[ muh-drid; Spanish mah-threeth ]

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noun

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

Madrid

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noun

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

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

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Notes

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.

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Other Word Forms

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His suspension for picking up a cheap yellow card in the victory over Real Madrid in the Bernabeu meant Arteta had to rejig his midfield.

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Other deaths are under investigation, including a woman in Madrid who died in a fire that may have been caused by a candle being used during the blackout, local media reported.

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Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 6, Loyola 2: Jacob Madrid had two hits and three RBIs for the Knights battling for a Mission League playoff spot.

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In Madrid, people queued outside tech shops to get their hands on a power bank.

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In Madrid there has been an urgent call for blood donations ahead of the big public holiday weekend.

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