moscú
“moscú” means “Moscow” in Spanish (The capital city of Russia).
Moscow
Also: The capital of Russia
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Moscú es una de las ciudades más grandes de Europa.
A1Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe.
El avión aterrizó en Moscú con una hora de retraso.
A2The plane landed in Moscow an hour late.
Visitar el Kremlin de Moscú es una experiencia increíble.
B1Visiting the Kremlin in Moscow is an incredible experience.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: moscú
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish name for Russia's capital?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish name is a direct adaptation of the Russian name for the city, Москва (Moskvá).
First recorded: Used in Spanish since the city became known in Western Europe.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'Moscú' have a feminine or masculine article?
As a general rule, city names like 'Moscú' are used without any article ('el' or 'la'). If you absolutely needed to refer to the city using an article (e.g., 'the cold Moscow'), it would typically take the masculine article: 'el frío Moscú'.