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Albuquerque
AL-buh-kuh-kee
Albuquerque (name) means the largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County. Example: “They stopped in Albuquerque for green chile on the drive west.”
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The largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County.
"They stopped in Albuquerque for green chile on the drive west."
How to use Albuquerque
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA city in New Mexico, famous for its hot-air balloon festival and as the setting of Breaking Bad.
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Etymology
Named after a Spanish town of the same name, itself honouring the Duke of Alburquerque; ultimately from Latin albus ("white") + quercus ("oak").
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What does “Albuquerque” mean?
The word “Albuquerque” means the largest city in New Mexico, USA, and the seat of Bernalillo County. In plain terms, a city in New Mexico, famous for its hot-air balloon festival and as the setting of Breaking Bad.
How do you pronounce “Albuquerque”?
“Albuquerque” is pronounced AL-buh-kuh-kee (/ˈæl.bə.kɚ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Albuquerque” in a sentence?
Here is “Albuquerque” used in a sentence: “They stopped in Albuquerque for green chile on the drive west.”
What part of speech is “Albuquerque”?
“Albuquerque” is a name.
Where does the word “Albuquerque” come from?
The word “Albuquerque” comes from Latin. Named after a Spanish town of the same name, itself honouring the Duke of Alburquerque; ultimately from Latin albus ("white") + quercus ("oak").
Is “Albuquerque” a common word?
“Albuquerque” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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