noun
Uncommon
Ecuador
EHK-wuh-daw
Ecuador (noun) means a country on the northwestern coast of South America, home to the Galápagos Islands and named for the equator, which passes through it. Example: “They traveled to Ecuador to hike in the Andes and visit the Galápagos.”
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A country on the northwestern coast of South America, home to the Galápagos Islands and named for the equator, which passes through it.
"They traveled to Ecuador to hike in the Andes and visit the Galápagos."
How to use Ecuador
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA South American country named after the equator, which runs through it.
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Etymology
From Spanish Ecuador, meaning "equator" — the country takes its name from the equatorial line that crosses it.
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republic of ecuador
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What does “Ecuador” mean?
The word “Ecuador” means a country on the northwestern coast of South America, home to the Galápagos Islands and named for the equator, which passes through it. In plain terms, a South American country named after the equator, which runs through it.
How do you pronounce “Ecuador”?
“Ecuador” is pronounced EHK-wuh-daw (/ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ecuador” in a sentence?
Here is “Ecuador” used in a sentence: “They traveled to Ecuador to hike in the Andes and visit the Galápagos.”
What part of speech is “Ecuador”?
“Ecuador” is a noun.
Where does the word “Ecuador” come from?
The word “Ecuador” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Ecuador, meaning "equator" — the country takes its name from the equatorial line that crosses it.
Is “Ecuador” a common word?
“Ecuador” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Why is Ecuador named "Ecuador"?
Ecuador takes its name from the Spanish word for "equator," because the equator passes directly through the country. This geographic feature gives the nation its name and is commemorated by monuments near its capital.
What is Ecuador known for besides the equator?
Ecuador is home to the Galápagos Islands, a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific famous for their unique wildlife. The country itself sits on the northwestern coast of South America.
Is Ecuador part of North or South America?
Ecuador is located in South America, on the continent's northwestern coast, and should not be confused with Central American countries despite some shared Spanish colonial history.
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