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

• Madrilenian adjective

Example Sentences

Former Real Madrid star Modric, now playing for AC Milan, invested in Swansea in April, with rap legend Snoop Dogg joining in July.

From Barron's

Sixty-four million euros of jackpot money also went to a working-class district in Madrid.

From BBC

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid side have struggled this season but Mbappe has been their key player, boasting 29 goals in 24 games across all competitions.

From Barron's

Barcelona could face a Women's Champions League quarter-final with fierce rivals Real Madrid, while Chelsea could meet holders Arsenal after the knockout stage draw for the tournament was made on Thursday.

From Barron's

The Spanish side, who have won the competition three times, will face Paris FC or Real Madrid in the last eight.

From BBC