Madrid

American  

[muh-drid, mah-threeth] / məˈdrɪd, mɑˈðrið /

noun

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

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Madrid British  

/ 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)

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Madrid Cultural  

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

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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

Derived Forms

• Madrilenian
  adjective

Example Sentences

Arbeloa was promoted from his role leading Real Madrid B in January, replacing former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso, and confirmed before the end of the season that he would not continue following a trophyless campaign.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In Miami or Madrid, they became industrious exiles, sending remittances back to their families in Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the 70-year-old leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics said the scandal of abuse was "still an open wound" for the Church.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Over the past months, with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward nearing the end of his career, there has been growing discussion over whether the FPF is ready for life after him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I met the friend, a Madrid bull-fight critic, a little man with a drawn face.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway