Word
barcelona
Phoneticsbarcelona
/ˌbɑɹsɪˈɫoʊnə/
Definition
n. The capital city of Catalonia, a region in northeast Spain.
n. The capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast.
Examples
“Barcelona is a beautiful city by the sea.”
“Many tourists visit Barcelona every summer to see the famous church designed by Antoni Gaudí.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Teaching tip
In an EFL context, students often use 'Barcelona' to refer metonymically to its famous football club, FC Barcelona.
Etymology
Ultimately borrowed from Catalan Barcelona.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.