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Uncommon
Barca
BAHR-kuh
Barca (name) means a shortened nickname for FC Barcelona, the Spanish football club. Example: “Barca won the match three to one.”
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A shortened nickname for FC Barcelona, the Spanish football club.
"Barca won the match three to one."
"Giovani committed to Barca"
— Setanta Sports, News (2007)
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Word forms
- Plural
- Barcas
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Etymology
From Latin Barca, from Punic 𐤁𐤓𐤒 (Baraq), from Phoenician 𐤁𐤓𐤒 (baraq, “lightning”), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *baraḳ-.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Barca” mean?
The word “Barca” means a shortened nickname for FC Barcelona, the Spanish football club.
How do you pronounce “Barca”?
“Barca” is pronounced BAHR-kuh (/ˈbɑɹkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Barca” in a sentence?
Here is “Barca” used in a sentence: “Barca won the match three to one.”
What part of speech is “Barca”?
“Barca” is a name.
Is “Barca” a common word?
“Barca” is an uncommon word in modern English.
