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One of my officers said to me that Trinidad and Tobago is seen like an ATM card... you come in with the card and you come back out with cash. It cannot happen anymore. It just cannot happen.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Meaning of "Tobago" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TOBAGO

Tobago  [təˈbeɪɡəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOBAGO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tobago 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 TOBAGO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tobago

Tobago

Tobago /təˈbeɪɡoʊ/ is the smaller of the two main islands that make up the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the southern Caribbean, northeast of the island of Trinidad and southeast of Grenada. The island lies outside the hurricane belt. According to the earliest English-language source cited in the Oxford English Dictionary, Tobago bore a name that has become the English word tobacco. The national bird of Tobago is the Cocrico.

Definition of Tobago in the English dictionary

The definition of Tobago in the dictionary is an island in the SE Caribbean, northeast of Trinidad: ceded to Britain in 1814; joined with Trinidad in 1888 as a British colony; part of the independent republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Pop: 54 084.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOBAGO


caligo
kəˈlaɪɡəʊ
dago
ˈdeɪɡəʊ
GIGO
ˈɡaɪɡəʊ
grego
ˈɡreɪɡəʊ
imago
ɪˈmeɪɡəʊ
impetigo
ˌɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ
lentigo
lɛnˈtaɪɡəʊ
loligo
ləʊˈlaɪɡəʊ
lumbago
lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ
pichiciago
ˌpɪtʃɪsɪˈeɪɡəʊ
pichiciego
ˌpɪtʃɪsɪˈeɪɡəʊ
plumbago
plʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ
prurigo
prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ
pseudimago
ˌsjuːdɪˈmeɪɡəʊ
sago
ˈseɪɡəʊ
Sligo
ˈslaɪɡəʊ
solidago
ˌsɒlɪˈdeɪɡəʊ
subimago
ˌsʌbɪˈmeɪɡəʊ
vitiligo
ˌvɪtɪˈlaɪɡəʊ
Winnebago
ˌwɪnɪˈbeɪɡəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOBAGO

Tobagonian
Tobey
tobies
Tobin tax
Tobit
toboggan
toboggan run
tobogganer
tobogganist
Tobol
Tobolsk

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOBAGO

ago
archipelago
asiago
Bismarck Archipelago
Chicago
farrago
galago
galapago
kago
Lake Winnebago
Malay Archipelago
Otago
Pago Pago
Santiago
Saramago
Sulu Archipelago
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuamotu Archipelago
virago
vorago

Synonyms and antonyms of Tobago in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Tobago» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOBAGO

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

Translator English - Chinese

多巴哥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Tobago
570 millions of speakers

English

Tobago
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टोबैगो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توباغو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тобаго
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Tobago
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টোবাগো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Tobago
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tobago
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tobago
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トバゴ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

토바고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tobago
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tobago
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டொபாகோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टोबॅगो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tobago
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tobago
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tobago
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Тобаго
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Tobago
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Τομπάγκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tobago
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Tobago
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tobago
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Tobago

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOBAGO»

The term «Tobago» is very widely used and occupies the 4.298 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOBAGO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Tobago» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Tobago» 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 Tobago

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2 QUOTES WITH «TOBAGO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Tobago.
1
Neneh Cherry
I love collard greens and sweet potatoes. But like, traveling, I'm always just looking for that thing where you feel like there's love in the food. Like one of the best things, in Brazil it's feijoada. I was in Tobago in the winter, and I had the best roti I've ever had, with curry goat.
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar
One of my officers said to me that Trinidad and Tobago is seen like an ATM card... you come in with the card and you come back out with cash. It cannot happen anymore. It just cannot happen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOBAGO»

Discover the use of Tobago in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Tobago and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Snakes of Trinidad and Tobago
Scientific fact meets island folklore as Hans E. A. Boos presents more than sixty species of snakes found in the twin-island independent Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hans E. A. Boos, 2001
2
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago
Updated with new recipes, a detailed travel section for visitors to Trinidad & Tobago, a foreword by New York Times columnist Molly O'Neill and stunning color photos, this collection of 175 recipes will appeal to any enthusiast of Caribbean ...
Ramin Ganeshram, 2005
3
Trinidad and Tobago
This volume describes the English and English Creole of Trinidad and Tobago.
Lise Winer, 1993
4
The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago
The guide also provides tips on birdwatching and exploring forested peaks and mangrove flats, as well as diving and snorkelling.
Dominique De-Light, Polly Thomas, 2001
5
Trinidad and Tobago Adventure Guide
This adventure guide to Trindad & Tobago covers hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, diving and skiing.
Kathleen O'Donnell, 2000
6
Adventure Guide to Trinidad and Tobago
"I wish I'd had this book the first time I visited Trinidad and Tobago. The book fully describes the culture of these island people and this knowledge would make a trip to these wonderful islands even more enjoyable.
Kathleen O'Donnell, 2001
7
Dictionary of the English/Creole of Trinidad & Tobago: On ...
Using the historical principles of the Oxford English Dictionary, Lise Winer presents the first scholarly dictionary of this unique language.
Lise Winer, 2009
8
Trinidad and Tobago: Frommer's ShortCuts
Search for more Frommer's ShortCuts. Mix and match the exact destinations you need for your trip, and create your own Frommer's ShortCuts collection.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2011
9
Creole Remedies of Trinidad and Tobago
Medicinal plants used by people in Trinidad and Tobago for themselves and their animals. There are chapters on horses, pigs and brandy-drinking chickens. The Amerindian origins of the plants used for hunting dogs are detailed.
Cheryl Lans, 2007
10
A Birdwatcher's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago
The bar graphs of seasonal distribution andthe section on selected species of birds has been updated.Entirely new in this edition are a brief summary of the islands'biota, complete lists of mammals and of amphibians and reptiles.Combined ...
William L. Murphy, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOBAGO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Tobago is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trinidad and Tobago jail escapee surrenders after 2 others killed
Deadly police shootout after prison break in Trinidad and Tobago. "He is now in police custody," police officials said in a message to CNN affiliate CNC3. «CNN, Jul 15»
2
World Cup preliminary draw places United States with Trinidad and …
At the preliminary draw in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Americans were placed in Group C of the semifinal round with Trinidad and Tobago. The other two ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
2018 World Cup qualifying draw announced, US gets Trinidad and …
The United States will face Trinidad and Tobago in Group C, while Patrick Kluivert's maiden qualification draw with Curacao could see them take on Honduras ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
4
Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by …
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel have sailed into the finals of the Caribbean Premier League for the first time on the waves of ... «Stabroek News, Jul 15»
5
Goals: Trinidad & Tobago 1-1 Panama (5-6 on pens)
Panama claim a 6-5 victory over Trinidad & Tobago in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after their CONCACAF Cup Gold Cup quarter-final clash ended 1-1 after ... «BT Sport, Jul 15»
6
Trinidad and Tobago
Penedo saved Lester Peltier's shot after Trinidad and Tobago had a chance to win it in the seventh round. But Daniel Cyrus' try sailed over the crossbar to keep ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
7
Mexico defense falters in thrilling draw with Trinidad and Tobago
Joevin Jones and the Trinidad and Tobago attack caused problems for Mexico's defense in Wednesday's 4-4 draw in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, North Carolina ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
8
Trinidad and Tobago 3, Guatemala 1 | CONCACAF Gold Cup Match …
The two sides, expected to compete for second place in the group, came into the game seemingly evenly matched, but Trinidad and Tobago grabbed a big lead ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
9
John Oliver, Jack Warner Feud Heats Up! After Trinidad And Tobago
Last week, he purchased airtime on Trinidad and Tobago's TV6 station and used it to air an ad called “The Mittens Of Disapproval Are On.” The title was a ... «Laughspin, Jun 15»
10
John Oliver bought time on Trinidad and Tobago TV to beg Jack …
Former FIFA executive Jack Warner, who sits at the center of the organization's corruption investigation thanks to some ridiculous and truly grim allegations, has ... «SB Nation, Jun 15»

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