capital
city, neutral
The word is capital in Mexican Spanish, both for a main city and for money. For a city it is feminine, la capital, and for money it is masculine, el capital.
Meaning: a main city, or money invested (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| capital | city, neutral |
| la capital | city |
| capital | money, finance |
In Mexico people often say la capital to mean Mexico City: Vive en la capital. Mexico City is the capital of the country.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender changes the meaning. La capital is a city, el capital is money for a business.
Did you know?
- The word capital comes from Latin caput, head.
Examples in context
- La capital del país es la Ciudad de México.The capital of the country is Mexico City.
- Necesitamos más capital para el negocio.We need more capital for the business.
- Mi tía vive en la capital.My aunt lives in the capital.
Example conversation
Julia and Pablo talk on the phone about visiting family.
- Pablo¿Cuándo vienes a la capital?When are you coming to the capital?
- JuliaEl viernes, en autobús.On Friday, by bus.
- PabloTe espero en la terminal.I will wait for you at the terminal.
