capitol

BrE /ˈkæpɪtl/ AmE /ˈkæpɪtl/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [singular] B2

the main building in Washington, D.C., where the US Congress meets

el Capitolio (de los Estados Unidos)

Collocations Capitol Hill

  • The Senate is meeting at the Capitol.

    El Senado está reuniéndose en el Capitolio.

2 GOVERNMENT [singular] C1

the government of a state or country, especially when seen as a system of power and control

el gobierno, la administración

Collocations capitol city

  • The new capitol was inaugurated last week.

    La nueva administración fue inaugurada la semana pasada.

3 STATE BUILDING [singular] C1

the main building in which a state legislature meets, often used to refer to the city where this is located

el Capitolio (del estado), la capital del estado

Collocations state capitol

  • The state capitol is located in the city of Austin.

    El Capitolio del estado se encuentra en la ciudad de Austin.