shanghai

• Nombre propio que designa un lugar concreto, generalmente una ciudad, región u otra ubicación geográfica; también se usa como verbo que significa reclutar a alguien por engaño o forzar a alguien a trabajar, especialmente como marinero.

A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a city, region, or other geographical location.

incontable · nombre propio

1. A city in ChinaA2formal

   A major port city in eastern China, known for its economic and cultural significance.

   Shanghái, ciudad de China

   • Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world.
   • She visited Shanghai for a business conference.
   • The skyline of Shanghai is famous for its modern architecture.

• Verbo que significa obligar o engañar a alguien para que haga algo, o secuestrar a alguien, especialmente para servir en un barco.

A verb meaning to force or trick someone into doing something, or to kidnap someone, especially for service aboard a ship.

1. Forcibly recruitC1informal

   To force someone into service, especially on a ship, by trickery or violence.

   Reclutar por la fuerza

   • The pirates shanghaied the young sailor onto their vessel.
   • He was shanghaied into working for the crew against his will.
   • In the old days, men were often shanghaied to serve on ships.

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