Cuba

ˈkjuː.bə

Definition

Definition of Cuba - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographycountry in the Caribbean with Havana as capital

Cuba is famous for its cigars and music.

namesfamily name

Maria Cuba is a renowned artist.

family name

last name

surname

Portugal village

Rare

village in Beja district, Portugal

Rare

Cuba in Portugal is known for its wine production.

hamlet

settlement

village

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Expressions with Cuba

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Cuba libre

cocktail made with rum, cola, and lime juice

He ordered a Cuba libre at the beach bar..

Santiago de Cuba

second-largest city in Cuba and provincial capital

Santiago de Cuba is known for its vibrant culture.

Origin of Cuba

Taino, Cubanacan (center place)

Terms with Cuba included in their meaning

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bongo

music

type of drum originating from Cuba

bongo drum

Cuban drum

small drum from Cuba played with the hands

mambo

music

Latin-American music genre from Cuba

Florida

Cuban city

municipality in Camagüey province, Cuba

dollar store

commerce

government-owned shop in Cuba selling goods for hard currency

Guantanamo

Cuban province

province in southeastern Cuba

Trinidad

Cuba town

town in Sancti Spíritus province Cuba

mamba

lively rhythm

dance originating from Cuba, characterized by quick steps

Examples of Cuba in a sentence

Tourists flock to Cuba for its beaches.
The Cuba family reunion was a grand affair.
Dr. Cuba received an award for her research.
Cuba hosts an annual festival celebrating local traditions.
The small village of Cuba is a hidden gem in Portugal.

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Japanese:キューバ, クーバ, ...
Arabic:كوبا, ...
Hebrew:קוּבָּה, שֵׁם מִשְׁפָּחָה, ...
Russian:Куба, ...
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Bengali:কিউবা, ...
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Greek:Κούβα, Κούμπα, ...
Hungarian:Kuba, Cuba, ...
Khmer:គុយបា, នាមត្រកូល, ...
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Thai:คิวบา, ...
Turkish:Küba, Cuba, ...
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