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potomac

/pəˈtoʊ.mək/

Tradução: Nome próprio que designa um importante rio no leste dos Estados Unidos, que corre dos montes Apalaches até a baía de Chesapeake; é frequentemente usado como metonímia para o governo federal dos EUA ou para Washington, D.C.

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/pəˈtoʊ.mək/B2formalamerican
  • ptNome próprio que designa um importante rio no leste dos Estados Unidos, que corre dos montes Apalaches até a baía de Chesapeake; é frequentemente usado como metonímia para o governo federal dos EUA ou para Washington, D.C.

A proper noun referring to a major river in the eastern United States that flows from the Appalachian Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, often used as a metonym for the U.S. federal government or Washington, D.C.

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  1. River in the eastern United StatesB1formalamerican

    A major river that flows from the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay, forming part of the border between Maryland and Virginia.

    ptRio Potomac

    • The Potomac River is a popular spot for kayaking and fishing.
    • George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, overlooks the Potomac.
    • The Potomac flows through Washington, D.C., providing a scenic backdrop.
  2. Metonym for Washington, D.C.B2informalamerican

    A term sometimes used to refer to the U.S. federal government or the city of Washington, D.C., due to the river's proximity.

    ptWashington, D.C.

    • The decisions made on the Potomac affect the entire country.
    • He moved to the Potomac to work in politics.
    • The Potomac is buzzing with news of the new policy.

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