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twin cities

/ˈtwɪn ˈsɪtiz/

Traducción: Nombre propio que designa la aglomeración de Minneapolis y Saint Paul en el estado de Minnesota, EE. UU., formada por dos ciudades vecinas que a menudo se consideran una sola región urbana. También puede referirse genéricamente a dos ciudades gemelas o hermanadas.

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/ˈtwɪn ˈsɪtiz/formal
  • esNombre propio que designa la aglomeración de Minneapolis y Saint Paul en el estado de Minnesota, EE. UU., formada por dos ciudades vecinas que a menudo se consideran una sola región urbana. También puede referirse genéricamente a dos ciudades gemelas o hermanadas.

A proper noun referring to the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota, USA, which are two adjacent cities often considered as a single urban region.

  1. Geographical termB2formal

    Two cities that are geographically close and often share economic, cultural, or administrative ties.

    esciudades gemelas

    • Minneapolis and Saint Paul are known as the Twin Cities.
    • The twin cities of Budapest, Buda and Pest, are separated by the Danube River.
    • Many twin cities collaborate on regional transportation projects.
  2. Sister citiesB2formal

    Two cities in different countries that have a formal partnership to promote cultural and economic exchange.

    esciudades hermanas

    • London and New York are often considered twin cities due to their strong ties.
    • The twin cities program encourages student exchanges between the two municipalities.
    • They signed an agreement to become twin cities and foster mutual understanding.