Meaning & use

Buenos Aires

proper noun·Academic

The capital and largest city of Argentina, located on the southeastern coast of South America.

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Buenos Aires is famous for its tango music, wide avenues, and European-style architecture.

Millions of tourists visit Buenos Aires each year to explore its historic neighborhoods.

A note on using this word

Buenos Aires means good airs in Spanish and serves as Argentina's seat of government.

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