trieste: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/triˈɛst/US/triˈɛst/

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What does “trieste” mean?

A city in northeastern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A city in northeastern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.

Can refer to historical events such as the Trieste crisis after World War II, or to the bathyscaphe Trieste used for deep-sea exploration.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage or spelling.

Connotations

Associated with history, geography, and marine exploration in both varieties.

Frequency

Rare in everyday conversation; equally infrequent in British and American English.

Grammar

How to Use “trieste” in a Sentence

located in Triesterefer to Trieste

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
city of Triesteport of Trieste
medium
visit Triestehistory of Trieste
weak
travel to TriesteTrieste region

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Mentioned in logistics and trade discussions due to its strategic port.

Academic

Referenced in historical, geographical, or oceanography studies.

Everyday

Discussed in travel contexts or general knowledge.

Technical

Used in marine exploration when referring to the bathyscaphe Trieste.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “trieste”

Neutral

Trieste city

Weak

Italian port city

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “trieste”

  • Misspelling as 'Triest' or 'Triesete'.
  • Mispronouncing with stress on the first syllable.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In northeastern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.

It was a key point in the Trieste crisis after World War II, involving territorial disputes.

Yes, it refers to the bathyscaphe Trieste, which set deep-diving records.

Typically /triˈɛst/ in both British and American English, with stress on the second syllable.

A city in northeastern Italy, on the Adriatic Sea.

Trieste is usually formal in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of 'Tri' as in 'three' and 'este' as in 'east' – Trieste is a city in the eastern part of Italy.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
is a major port city on the Adriatic Sea.
Multiple Choice

What is Trieste primarily known as?