Buenos Aires

/ˈbwɛnoʊs ˈaɪrɛz/

/ˈbwenəʊs ˈɛrɪz/

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Definitions of Buenos Aires

noun
capital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina's chief port and industrial and cultural center

synonyms: capital of Argentina

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port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

national capital
the capital city of a nation

Pronunciation

/ˈbwɛnoʊs ˈaɪrɛz/

/ˈbwenəʊs ˈɛrɪz/

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