el emporio
emporio
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el emporio(
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poh
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ryoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. emporium
La capital se ha convertido en un emporio financiero para accionistas de todo el mundo.The capital has become a financial emporium for stockholders from around the world.
b. trading center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los empresarios se reunieron en el emporio para tratar asuntos comerciales.The businesspeople gathered at the trading center to discuss commercial affairs.
c. trading centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La cumbre económica será en el famoso emporio en Suiza.The economic summit will take place at the famous trading centre in Switzerland.
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hoy se inaugura una exposición en el emporio de arte contemporáneo.An exhibition opens today at the contemporary art center.
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La presentación de su libro será en el emporio cultural del centro.Her book presentation will be held at the cultural centre downtown.
3. (archaic) (establishment) (Central America) (Dominican Republic) (South America)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. large department store
Ms padres fueron de compras al emporio.My parents went shopping to the large department store.
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