Ecuador

usgb/ˈekwədɔːr/
noun

A country in South America, located on the equator.

She's from Ecuador, a beautiful country in South America.
Visual representation of "ecuador" - A country in South America, located on the equator.

Often appears as...

  • ecuador's capital
  • travels to ecuador

Usage tips

Geography

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Visual representation of "ecuador"
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Country Name

Ecuador is the name of a nation, so it should always be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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Next year, I plan to visit Ecuador.
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Location Precision

Be precise with locations within Ecuador to show familiarity, like mentioning cities or landmarks.

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Quito is the capital of Ecuador, high in the Andes mountains.
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Cultural Reference

When talking about Ecuador, referencing its famous Galápagos Islands can signal cultural knowledge.

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Ecuador is known for the Galápagos Islands and their unique wildlife.
Visual representation of the word "Ecuador"

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