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By the late 1970s, repression and economic chaos were causing increasing unrest throughout Latin America. Army strongmen were forced to cede power in Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
Stephen Kinzer

Meaning of "Ecuador" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ECUADOR

Ecuador  [ˈɛkwəˌdɔː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ECUADOR

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ecuador is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ECUADOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometres west of the mainland, which borders Costa Rica's Cocos Island. The main spoken language in Ecuador is Spanish. Languages of official use in native communities include Quichua, Shuar, and eleven other languages. Ecuador has a land area of 283,520 km2. Its capital city is Quito, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the 1970s for having the best preserved and least altered historic center in Latin America. The country's largest city is Guayaquil. The historic center of Cuenca, the third-largest city in the country in size and economically, was also declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 as an outstanding example of a planned, inland Spanish-style colonial city in the Americas. Ecuador is home to a great variety of species, many of them endemic, such as those of the Galápagos Islands.

Definition of Ecuador in the English dictionary

The definition of Ecuador in the dictionary is a republic in South America, on the Pacific: under the Incas when Spanish colonization began in 1532; gained independence in 1822; declared a republic in 1830. It consists chiefly of a coastal plain in the west, separated from the densely forested upper Amazon basin by ranges and plateaus of the Andes. Official language: Spanish; Quechua is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: US dollar. Capital: Quito. Pop: 15 439 429. Area: 283 560 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ECUADOR


battledore
ˈbætəlˌdɔː
commodore
ˈkɒməˌdɔː
conquistador
kɒnˈkwɪstəˌdɔː
Corregidor
kəˈrɛɡɪˌdɔː
corridor
ˈkɒrɪˌdɔː
cuspidor
ˈkʌspɪˌdɔː
dumbledore
ˈdʌmbəlˌdɔː
four-door
ˈfɔːˌdɔː
heliodor
ˈhiːlɪəʊˌdɔː
humidor
ˈhjuːmɪˌdɔː
indoor
ˈɪnˌdɔː
jackdaw
ˈdʒækˌdɔː
komondor
ˈkɒmənˌdɔː
Labrador
ˈlæbrəˌdɔː
picador
ˈpɪkəˌdɔː
roncador
ˈrɒŋkəˌdɔː
Salvador
ˈsælvəˌdɔː
stevedore
ˈstiːvɪˌdɔː
toreador
ˈtɒrɪəˌdɔː
windore
ˈwɪnˌdɔː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ECUADOR

ECU
Ecua.
Ecuadoran
Ecuadorean
Ecuadorian

WORDS THAT END LIKE ECUADOR

ambassador
campeador
chador
Coast of Labrador
comprador
El Cid Campeador
El Salvador
embassador
goodwill ambassador
matador
mirador
Mogador
Newfoundland and Labrador
parador
rejoneador
San Salvador

Synonyms and antonyms of Ecuador in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Ecuador» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ECUADOR

Find out the translation of Ecuador to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Ecuador from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Ecuador» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

厄瓜多尔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Ecuador
570 millions of speakers

English

Ecuador
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

इक्वाडोर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاكوادور
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Эквадор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Equador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইকোয়াডর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Équateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ecuador
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ecuador
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エクアドル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에콰도르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ecuador
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước Ecuador
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எக்குவடோர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इक्वाडोर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ekvador
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ecuador
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ekwador
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Еквадор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ecuador
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Εκουαδόρ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Ecuador
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Ecuador
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ecuador
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Ecuador

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ECUADOR»

The term «Ecuador» is very widely used and occupies the 3.137 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ECUADOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Ecuador» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Ecuador» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ecuador

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10 QUOTES WITH «ECUADOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ecuador.
1
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
The spirit of Ubuntu, that once led Haiti to emerge as the first independent black nation in 1804, helped Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador attain liberty, and inspired our forefathers to shed their blood for the United States' independence, cannot die. Today, this spirit of solidarity must and will empower all of us to rebuild Haiti.
2
Rafael Correa
Ecuador is a country which defends the right to life.
3
Rafael Correa
After some reflection I have decided that while I am the president of Ecuador, I will not attend any Summit of the Americas until it begins to make the decisions required.
4
Rafael Correa
Ecuador has about 700 kilometers of border with Colombia, and a lot of it is impenetrable jungle.
5
Jose Garces
If you were a Colombian, you would have your version of an empanada. If you are an Argentinean, you might find a dough that's baked and has a butter sheen on it. And then in Ecuador, you'll find more crispy-fried empanadas. So, yeah, every culture has their own version of empanadas.
6
Jose Garces
My family came from Ecuador.
7
Rudy Giuliani
The United States is paradise compared to China, Russia, Ecuador and Cuba, with regard to the press. And with regard to secrecy and transparency.
8
Stephen Kinzer
By the late 1970s, repression and economic chaos were causing increasing unrest throughout Latin America. Army strongmen were forced to cede power in Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
9
Juan Manuel Santos
I have had extremely good relations with the United States and with both parties (Republicans and Democrats), and I hope to continue to have these good relations, which I, again repeating, do not consider to be mutually exclusive with having good relations with Venezuela or Ecuador or whichever country in South America.
10
Michael Steger
Anybody who's been to Ecuador wants to go back because it's beautiful out there.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ECUADOR»

Discover the use of Ecuador in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ecuador and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ecuador: Climbing and Hiking Guide
Providing painstakingly detailed information for safely and securely navigating some of Latin America’s most rewarding excursions, this guide is for both avid climbers attempting Chimborazo’s 20,700-foot summit or recreational trekkers ...
Rob Rachowiecki, Mark Thurber, 2008
2
Ecuador:
Avant-garde poet Henri Michaux boarded a steamship bound for Ecuador in December 1927 as "a man who knows neither how to travel nor how to keep a journal.
Henri Michaux, 2001
3
The Ecuador Reader: History, Culture, Politics
So too are its history, culture, and politics, all of which are examined from many perspectives in The Ecuador Reader.
Carlos de la Torre, Steve Striffler, 2009
4
Ecuador: A Climbing Guide
This is a straightforward guide to twenty of the country's major peaks, including the volcanic Big 10.
Yossi Brain, 2000
5
The Birds of Ecuador: Field guide
Individual species accounts treat habitat, distribution, and taxonomy. The two volumes of The Birds of Ecuador are available separately or may be purchased as a slipcased set.
Robert S. Ridgely, Paul J. Greenfield, 2001
6
Indians, Oil, and Politics: A Recent History of Ecuador
This book shows how the Indians he
Allen Gerlach, 2003
7
Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands
Describes the people, customs, geography, and climate of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands; recommends hotels and restaurants; and looks at points of interest in each region.
Danny Palmerlee, Michael Grosberg, Carolyn McCarthy, 2006
8
Ecuador: the secret art of precolumbian Ecuador
A view of a very rich civilization as told by a selection of emblematic objects made of pottery, metal and other materials.Archaeological literature has largely ignored Ecuador because it is caught between two major cultural phenomena: the ...
Daniel Klein, Iván Cruz Cevallos, Miguel Angel Cabodevilla Iribarren, 2007
9
Culture and Customs of Ecuador
Discusses Ecuadorian traditions, culture, religion, media, literature, and arts.
Michael Handelsman, 2000
10
King of the Night: Juan José Flores and Ecuador, 1824-1864
"This work will be an essential building block toward a better understanding of Ecuadorian and Latin American history during the first half-century of independence.
Mark J. Van Aken, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ECUADOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ecuador is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why Pope Francis focused on environment in Ecuador (+video)
Pope Francis highlighted the tensions between environment, business, and the plight of the poor in Ecuador. «Christian Science Monitor, Jul 15»
2
Pope Francis speaks at Ecuador's San Francisco Church
Pope Francis warns Ecuador not to exploit its rich biodiversity for short-term gain as he presses environmental protection during his South ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
The Latest: Morales has politically charged gifts for pope
Pigeons fly over San Francisco square prior to the arrival of Pope Francis, in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, July 7, 2015. On his final full day in Quito ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
4
Family: Language Barrier Led to Arrest of Man from Ecuador at MSP …
In June, 81-year-old Elias Alvarado traveled from Ecuador to Minnesota to spend some time with his son and grandkids. Imagine traveling ... «KSTP.com, Jul 15»
5
Ecuador bus crash survivor thriving 2 years later
SALT LAKE CITY — It's been two years since Laramie Riggs was involved in a tragic bus accident in Ecuador, and the University of Utah ... «KSL.com, Jul 15»
6
Papa termina visita a Ecuador y sale con destino a Bolivia
El papa Francisco Pope Francisco toca la imagen de la Virgen de El Quinche en una templo ubicado en la localidad de El Quinche, Ecuador, ... «Watertown Daily Times, Jul 15»
7
In Ecuador, Fight for Mankind; In Greece, Fight for Greece!
Greece is white, it is European, and therefore eyes of entire Western “progressive” world are now directed towards Athens: will its government ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Jul 15»
8
The Pope in Ecuador: He Never Read the Federalist Papers
The difference in worldviews between the Catholic and the modern, technological was on full display this morning. In Ecuador, speaking to civil ... «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
9
Pope Francis 'homecoming' tour moves from Ecuador to Bolivia
Pope Francis flies to Bolivia on Wednesday after drawing about 1.5 million people to Masses in Ecuador on the first leg of a "homecoming" tour, ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
10
Mass Protests Halt Ecuador's Proposed Tax Hikes
Ecuadoran opposition demonstrators protesting against a proposed inheritance tax in Guayaquil. Photo: César Muñoz/Andes from the Flickr ... «Global Voices Online, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Ecuador [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/ecuador>. May 2024 ».
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