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Barcelona

bah-suh-LOH-nuh

Barcelona (name) means the capital city of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, known for its architecture and football club. Example: “They spent their honeymoon in Barcelona.”

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The capital city of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, known for its architecture and football club.
"They spent their honeymoon in Barcelona."
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Etymology

Ultimately borrowed from Catalan Barcelona.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Barcelona” mean?

The word “Barcelona” means the capital city of Catalonia in northeastern Spain, known for its architecture and football club.

How do you pronounce “Barcelona”?

“Barcelona” is pronounced bah-suh-LOH-nuh (/ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Barcelona” in a sentence?

Here is “Barcelona” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon in Barcelona.”

What part of speech is “Barcelona”?

“Barcelona” is a name.

Is “Barcelona” a common word?

“Barcelona” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Is Barcelona the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain.

What region of Spain is Barcelona in?

Barcelona is in Catalonia, in the northeastern part of Spain, and serves as that region's capital. It lies on Spain's Mediterranean coast.

What is Barcelona known for?

Barcelona is well known for its distinctive architecture and for its football club. It is also a major cultural and tourist destination in northeastern Spain.

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