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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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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