ottawa

• Nombre propio que designa la capital de Canadá, situada en el sureste de Ontario junto al río Ottawa. También puede referirse al pueblo algonquino del sur de Ontario o al río que forma parte de la frontera entre Ontario y Quebec.

A proper noun referring to the capital city of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario along the Ottawa River. It can also refer to the Algonquian people of southern Ontario or the river that forms part of the boundary between Ontario and Quebec.

incontable · nombre propio

1. B2formal

   A member of the Algonquian-speaking Indigenous people originally from the region of southern Ontario, Canada.

   ottawa (pueblo indígena)

   • The Ottawa people have a rich cultural history in the Great Lakes region.
   • Traditional Ottawa crafts include beadwork and quillwork.
   • The Ottawa were known as skilled traders and negotiators.

2. B1formal

   A major river in southeastern Canada that forms part of the border between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, flowing into the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal.

   Río Ottawa

   • The Ottawa River is a popular destination for canoeing and rafting.
   • Many cities and towns are located along the banks of the Ottawa River.
   • The river provides hydroelectric power to the region.

3. A2formal

   The capital city of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario on the southern bank of the Ottawa River, across from the city of Gatineau, Quebec.

   Ottawa (capital de Canadá)

   • Ottawa is home to the Canadian Parliament buildings.
   • Thousands of tourists visit Ottawa every year for its museums and festivals.
   • The city of Ottawa is known for its beautiful Rideau Canal.