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Bilbao

bihl-BOW

Bilbao (name) means the largest city in Spain's Basque Country and the capital of Biscay province. Example: “The Guggenheim Museum transformed Bilbao into a major tourist destination.”

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The largest city in Spain's Basque Country and the capital of Biscay province.

"The Guggenheim Museum transformed Bilbao into a major tourist destination."

How to use Bilbao

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In plain EnglishA major city in northern Spain, known for its modern architecture and Basque culture.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Bilbao, itself of Basque origin.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for Bilbao

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bilbao” mean?

The word “Bilbao” means the largest city in Spain's Basque Country and the capital of Biscay province. In plain terms, a major city in northern Spain, known for its modern architecture and Basque culture.

How do you pronounce “Bilbao”?

“Bilbao” is pronounced bihl-BOW (/bɪlˈbaʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bilbao” in a sentence?

Here is “Bilbao” used in a sentence: “The Guggenheim Museum transformed Bilbao into a major tourist destination.”

What part of speech is “Bilbao”?

“Bilbao” is a name.

Where does the word “Bilbao” come from?

The word “Bilbao” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Bilbao, itself of Basque origin.

Is “Bilbao” a common word?

“Bilbao” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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