Brussels Meaning in English

word

US

BRUHS-uhlz

UK

BRUHS-uhlz

Definition

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, known for being the center of the European Union government. It can also refer to 'Brussels sprouts,' a vegetable named after the city.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly refers to the city; capitalize as 'Brussels.' Sometimes used for 'Brussels sprouts.' Context clarifies which meaning. In names of international organizations or European affairs, 'Brussels' is common shorthand for the EU government.

• Spanish: Bruselas
• Portuguese (BR): Bruxelas
• Portuguese (PT): Bruxelas
• Chinese (Simplified): 布鲁塞尔
• Chinese (Traditional): 布魯塞爾
• Hindi: ब्रसेल्स
• Arabic: بروكسل
• Bengali: ব্রাসেলস
• Russian: Брюссель
• Japanese: ブリュッセル
• Vietnamese: Brussels - bắp cải Brussels (rau)
• Korean: 브뤼셀 - 방울양배추(채소)
• Turkish: Brüksel - Brüksel lahanası (sebze)
• Urdu: برسلز
• Indonesian: Brussels - kubis brussels (sayuran)

Example Sentences

Brussels is the capital of Belgium.

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Many people work in Brussels for the European Union.

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I visited Brussels last summer.

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A lot of big decisions for Europe are made in Brussels.

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Have you ever tried Brussels sprouts?

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Whenever people mention the EU, they often mean Brussels.

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