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Alhambra
al-HAMB-ruh
Alhambra (name) means a historic fortress and palace complex in Granada, Spain. Example: “Tourists queue for hours to see the Alhambra's courtyards and gardens.”
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A historic fortress and palace complex in Granada, Spain.
"Tourists queue for hours to see the Alhambra's courtyards and gardens."
How to use Alhambra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous Moorish palace and fortress in southern Spain.
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Etymology
From Spanish Alhambra, from Arabic al-hamra ("the red one"), describing the reddish walls of the fortress.
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What does “Alhambra” mean?
The word “Alhambra” means a historic fortress and palace complex in Granada, Spain. In plain terms, a famous Moorish palace and fortress in southern Spain.
How do you pronounce “Alhambra”?
“Alhambra” is pronounced al-HAMB-ruh (/ɑlˈhɑmbɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alhambra” in a sentence?
Here is “Alhambra” used in a sentence: “Tourists queue for hours to see the Alhambra's courtyards and gardens.”
What part of speech is “Alhambra”?
“Alhambra” is a name.
Where does the word “Alhambra” come from?
The word “Alhambra” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Alhambra, from Arabic al-hamra ("the red one"), describing the reddish walls of the fortress.
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