Santiago
Santiago — noun
1. the largest city and national capital of Chile, located in the central valley of
the largest city and national capital of Chile, located in the central valley of the country between the Andes mountains and the Chilean coastal range
Jude flew to Santiago last winter to visit the vineyards in the nearby Maipo Valley.
to [city name] for visiting/traveling
The subway system in Santiago has grown rapidly over the past decade.
preposition: in Santiago for location within the city
Camille studied at a university in Santiago before moving to Valparaíso.
Santiago's central market is a popular spot for fresh seafood and local crafts.
Tourists often use Santiago as a base for trips to the Atacama Desert and Patagonia.
文法句型
Santiago + verb
in Santiago
to Santiago
用法筆記
When referring to the Chilean capital, 'Santiago' is almost always used without the definite article 'the,' unlike some other city names (e.g., 'The Hague').
常見錯誤
2. a major city in the northern central region of the Dominican Republic, known as
a major city in the northern central region of the Dominican Republic, known as the country's second-largest urban center and an important agricultural and industrial hub
Nadia spent a weekend exploring the historic center of Santiago in the Dominican Republic.
disambiguating: Santiago in the Dominican Republic
The city of Santiago is famous for its cigar-making tradition and lively annual music festival.
pattern: the city of Santiago + is known/famous for
Jin drove from Santo Domingo to Santiago to visit relatives during the Christmas holidays.
The Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration is a well-known landmark in Santiago.
文法句型
Santiago + verb
in Santiago
Santiago, Dominican Republic
用法筆記
To distinguish this city from the Chilean capital, English speakers usually add 'in the Dominican Republic' or 'de los Caballeros' on first mention.
3. a historic town in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, se
a historic town in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain, serving as the endpoint of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route
Pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago spend several days resting in the town of Santiago.
pattern: the town of Santiago (article + noun + of + proper noun)
The old quarter of Santiago has narrow streets and small shops selling local crafts.
Alessia visited Santiago de Compostela to see the historic cathedral where Saint James is buried.
Every summer the town of Santiago holds a festival with music, dance, and street parades.
文法句型
Santiago + verb
the town of Santiago
Santiago de Compostela
用法筆記
In English, this town is commonly called 'Santiago de Compostela' to distinguish it from the cities in Latin America. 'Compostela' is sometimes omitted when the context clearly refers to the Spanish pilgrimage site.