Is 'Alajuela' a common or proper noun?

It is a proper noun, the name of a specific place and other related entities.

How do you pronounce Alajuela?

The American English approximation is /ˌɑːlɑːˈweɪlɑː/. The 'j' is pronounced like an English 'h'.

What is Alajuela famous for?

It is known as a major coffee-growing region, for the Juan Santamaría International Airport, and its historical significance in Costa Rica.

Can 'Alajuela' be used as an adjective?

Yes, in a limited, attributive sense to describe something originating from that place, e.g., 'Alajuela culture' or 'Alajuela province'.

Is “alajuela” formal?

Alajuela is usually neutral/formal in register.

alajuela: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low

UK/ˌæləˈhweɪlə/US/ˌɑːlɑːˈweɪlɑː/

Neutral/Formal

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Quick answer

What does “alajuela” mean?

A city in north-central Costa Rica.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A city in north-central Costa Rica.

A province of Costa Rica with the same name as its capital city; a surname of Spanish origin; the name of a popular Costa Rican football (soccer) club.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in core usage. Pronunciation may be anglicized slightly differently.

Connotations

For most speakers, it primarily connotes a location in Central America, associated with tourism, coffee, or Costa Rican culture.

Frequency

Equally low frequency in both dialects, appearing mainly in geographical, travel, or cultural contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “alajuela” in a Sentence

[Proper Noun] (the city)[Proper Noun] (the province)

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

province ofcity ofin

medium

fromnearvisit

weak

beautifulcentralcoffee from

Examples

Examples of “alajuela” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

the Alajuela region

American English

Alajuela coffee

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Mentioned in context of trade, coffee exports, or tourism in Costa Rica.

Academic

Appears in geographical, historical, or Latin American studies texts.

Everyday

Used when discussing travel plans, world geography, or football/soccer.

Technical

Appears in meteorological data (weather reports for the region) or detailed maps.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “alajuela”

Strong

N/A (proper noun)

Neutral

Costa Rican cityCentral American city

Weak

regional capital

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “alajuela”

N/A (proper noun)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “alajuela”

Mispronouncing it as /ˌæləˈdʒuːliə/.
Treating it as a common noun and trying to pluralize it (e.g., 'alajuelas').

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: It is a proper noun, the name of a specific place and other related entities.
: The American English approximation is /ˌɑːlɑːˈweɪlɑː/. The 'j' is pronounced like an English 'h'.
: It is known as a major coffee-growing region, for the Juan Santamaría International Airport, and its historical significance in Costa Rica.
: Yes, in a limited, attributive sense to describe something originating from that place, e.g., 'Alajuela culture' or 'Alajuela province'.
: A city in north-central Costa Rica.
: Alajuela is usually neutral/formal in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

“N/A”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Imagine saying 'Ah-la-WAY-la' while waving ('hola') to someone in a beautiful valley.

Conceptual Metaphor

GATEWAY (often described as a gateway to other regions of Costa Rica).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

is the capital city of the province with the same name in Costa Rica.

Multiple Choice

Alajuela is primarily known as: