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Burgos
BOOR-gohs
Burgos (name) means a historic city and province in northern Spain, once the capital of Castile. Example: “They visited the Gothic cathedral in Burgos.”
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A historic city and province in northern Spain, once the capital of Castile.
"They visited the Gothic cathedral in Burgos."
How to use Burgos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic Spanish city known for its cathedral and medieval heritage.
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Etymology
Uncertain, possibly borrowed from Gothic 𐌱𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌲𐍃 (baurgs, “walled city”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Burgos” mean?
The word “Burgos” means a historic city and province in northern Spain, once the capital of Castile. In plain terms, a historic Spanish city known for its cathedral and medieval heritage.
How do you pronounce “Burgos”?
“Burgos” is pronounced BOOR-gohs (/ˈbʊɹˌɡoʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Burgos” in a sentence?
Here is “Burgos” used in a sentence: “They visited the Gothic cathedral in Burgos.”
What part of speech is “Burgos”?
“Burgos” is a name.
