Meaning & use
La Plata
A wide estuary in South America, between Argentina and Uruguay, formed where major rivers meet the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ships bound for Buenos Aires sail up the Río de la Plata before reaching the port.
The province named its capital city La Plata after the same great river nearby.
A note on using this word
"La Plata" also names the planned capital city of Buenos Aires Province, founded in the 1880s, distinct from the river itself.
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Another way to use it
2. proper noun
A city in Argentina, the capital of Buenos Aires Province, founded in 1882.
The city of La Plata is known for its planned grid layout and grand cathedral.
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