ecuador

[US]/'ekwədɔ:/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A country located in Latin America.

Example Sentences

Ecuador is known for its stunning biodiversity.

Many tourists visit Ecuador to explore the Amazon rainforest.

The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador.

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador.

Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency.

The equator passes through Ecuador.

Ecuadorian cuisine features dishes like ceviche and llapingacho.

Ecuador has a diverse population with various indigenous groups.

The climate in Ecuador varies from region to region.

Ecuador is located in South America.

Real-world Examples

Two strong earthquakes struck northwestern Ecuador on Sunday night.

Source: AP Listening July 2016 Collection

Well, can you talk about Ecuador like, um, you're from Ecuador?

Source: American English dialogue

A bank in Ecuador was also hit.

Source: NPR News June 2016 Compilation

Ecuador saw this as a defiance of the United States.

Source: NPR News October 2016 Compilation

Qatar plays against Ecuador on Sunday, November 20.

Source: VOA Special November 2022 Collection

Others include Ecuador, Mexico and Egypt.

Source: VOA Special English Health

So, this leaf here is from Ecuador, Habano Ecuador, Ecuadorian Habano, and is aged for five years.

Source: VOA Standard English Entertainment

In Ecuador, the competition is at its most intense.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

Ecuador has over 4,000 species of orchids, making it the orchid capital of the world.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

A country like Ecuador is really a paradise for frogs.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2019 Collection

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