No. 6,559 in Spanish
capitol
In Spanish, "capitol" is not a standard word; it may be a misspelling or borrowed reference to "capitolio," which means "capitol" (a building where legislative activities occur).
In a sentence
El Capitolio de los Estados Unidos se encuentra en Washington, D.C.
The United States Capitol is located in Washington, D.C.
Here, 'Capitolio' refers to the central government building in the United States where Congress meets and conducts legislative activities.
En el documental, explicaron la historia de cómo se construyó el capitolio estatal.
In the documentary, they explained the history of how the state capitol was built.
Here, 'capitolio estatal' refers to the building used as the official seat of government at the state level, aligning with its function and importance.
Ambos países decidieron reunirse en el capitolio para discutir tratados internacionales.
Both countries decided to meet at the capitol to discuss international treaties.
In this usage, 'capitolio' emphasizes the symbolic role of the building as a center for intergovernmental discussions and diplomacy.
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