madeira

• Nombre propio que se refiere al río Madeira (afluente del Amazonas en Brasil), a la isla de Madeira en el Atlántico (la mayor del archipiélago del mismo nombre) y al vino de postre dulce y ambarino que se produce en dicha isla.

A proper noun referring to a Brazilian river (a tributary of the Amazon), an island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa (the largest of the Madeira archipelago), and an amber dessert wine produced on that island.

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1. River in South AmericaB2formal

   A major river in Brazil, which is a tributary of the Amazon River.

   Río Madeira

   • The Madeira River flows through the Amazon basin.
   • Many species of fish live in the Madeira River.
   • The Madeira is one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon.

2. Island in the AtlanticB1formal

   An island located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, part of the Madeira archipelago.

   Isla de Madeira

   • Madeira is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful landscapes.
   • The island of Madeira has a mild climate year-round.
   • Funchal is the capital city of Madeira.

3. Fortified wineB1formalculinary

   An amber-colored dessert wine produced on the Madeira Islands, known for its rich flavor.

   Vino de Madeira

   • She served a glass of Madeira with the dessert.
   • Madeira wine is often used in cooking for its unique taste.
   • The vintage Madeira was aged for over 20 years.