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barcelona

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˌbɑɹsɪˈɫoʊnə// barcelona

n. a large city in northeast Spain on the Mediterranean coast. It is famous for its unique buildings, art, and football team.

n. the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain. It serves as a major Mediterranean port and a global centre for commerce, tourism, and modernist architecture.


SIMPLE

Barcelona is a beautiful city by the sea.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit Barcelona every summer to see the famous church designed by Antoni Gaudí.

COMPLEX

As a major cultural hub, Barcelona balances its historical Gothic architecture with avant-garde urban planning, making it one of the most visited metropolitan areas in Europe.

Origin

Ultimately borrowed from Catalan Barcelona.

Usage

Proper noun — usually used without an article unless referring to a specific historical period or version of the city.

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