moscú
mos-COO
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Names of Cities
In Spanish, the names of most cities, including Moscú, are used without a definite article ('el' or 'la'). You just say 'Viajo a Moscú' (I travel to Moscow).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Escribir 'Moscu' sin tilde."
Correction: The correct spelling is 'Moscú' (with the accent mark) because the stress falls on the final vowel 'u', following standard Spanish spelling rules.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Stress
Remember to put the emphasis strongly on the last syllable, 'CÚ'. This is why the accent mark is necessary.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: moscú
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish name for Russia's capital?
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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'.