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Canton in Spanish

Canton in Spanish is Cantón, cantón — Canton means a political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.

Canton in Spanish

Cantón
proper noun
Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China.
cantón
noun

What does "Canton" mean?

  1. noun A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
    "Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government."
  2. verb To divide a region into cantons, or to house troops by requisitioning local lodging.
    "Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border."
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Canton in a sentence

  • Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government.
  • Troops were cantoned in the villages along the border.

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What is "Canton" in Spanish?

"Canton" in Spanish is Cantón, cantón. Canton means: A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.

How do you use "Canton" in a sentence?

Example: "Switzerland is made up of twenty-six cantons, each with its own local government." In Spanish, "Canton" is Cantón, cantón.

Are there other ways to say "Canton" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "Canton": Cantón, cantón.

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