Toronto Meaning in English

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US

/tɝˈɑnoʊ/, /tɔˈrɑnoʊ/

tur-AH-noh, taw-RAH-noh

UK

/təˈrɒntəʊ/

tuh-RON-toh

Definition

Toronto is the largest city in Canada, located in the province of Ontario. It is a major cultural, financial, and multicultural center.

Usage & Nuances

Toronto is always written with a capital 'T'. Used mainly as a proper noun for the city; sometimes used to refer to the city's sports teams or local culture. Common in travel, news, and sports contexts.

• Spanish: Toronto
• Portuguese (BR): Toronto
• Portuguese (PT): Toronto
• Chinese (Simplified): 多伦多
• Chinese (Traditional): 多倫多
• Hindi: टोरंटो
• Arabic: تورونتو
• Bengali: টরন্টো
• Russian: Торонто
• Japanese: トロント
• Vietnamese: Toronto
• Korean: 토론토
• Turkish: Toronto
• Urdu: ٹورنٹو
• Indonesian: Toronto

Example Sentences

My aunt lives in Toronto.

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Toronto is very cold in winter.

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Have you ever been to Toronto?

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The restaurants in Toronto serve food from all over the world.

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If you love hockey, you've got to catch a Toronto Maple Leafs game.

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People say that Toronto has some of the best arts festivals in Canada.

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