connecticut

• Nombre propio que designa un estado en la región de Nueva Inglaterra, en el noreste de Estados Unidos, uno de los primeros trece colonias, así como el nombre de un importante río que atraviesa esa región.

A proper noun referring to a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies, and also the name of a major river flowing through that region.

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1. State in the United StatesB1formalamerican

   A state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies.

   Connecticut

   • Connecticut is known for its historic towns and beautiful coastline.
   • She moved to Connecticut for a job at a major insurance company.
   • The state of Connecticut played a key role in the American Revolution.

2. River in the United StatesB2formalamerican

   A major river in the northeastern United States, flowing from northern New Hampshire through Massachusetts and Connecticut into Long Island Sound.

   Río Connecticut

   • The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England.
   • They went kayaking on the Connecticut River last summer.
   • The river valley is known for its fertile farmland.

3. British ColonyB2formalamerican

   One of the original thirteen British colonies that later formed the United States of America.

   Connecticut colonial

   • Connecticut was one of the first colonies to establish a constitution.
   • The colony of Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker.
   • As a colony, Connecticut had a strong maritime economy.