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Granada

gruh-NAH-duh

Granada (name) means a city and province in Andalusia, Spain, famous for the Alhambra palace; also a city and department in Nicaragua, and several small U.S. places. Example: “They toured the Alhambra during their visit to Granada.”

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A city and province in Andalusia, Spain, famous for the Alhambra palace; also a city and department in Nicaragua, and several small U.S. places.
"They toured the Alhambra during their visit to Granada."
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Etymology

From Arabic غَرْنَاطَة (ḡarnāṭa), originally the name of a suburb later incorporated into the city. A doublet of Grenada.

Origin: Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Granada” mean?

The word “Granada” means a city and province in Andalusia, Spain, famous for the Alhambra palace; also a city and department in Nicaragua, and several small U.S. places.

How do you pronounce “Granada”?

“Granada” is pronounced gruh-NAH-duh (/ɡɹəˈnɑː.də/ in IPA).

How do you use “Granada” in a sentence?

Here is “Granada” used in a sentence: “They toured the Alhambra during their visit to Granada.”

What part of speech is “Granada”?

“Granada” is a name.

Where does the word “Granada” come from?

The word “Granada” comes from Arabic. From Arabic غَرْنَاطَة (ḡarnāṭa), originally the name of a suburb later incorporated into the city. A doublet of Grenada.

Is “Granada” a common word?

“Granada” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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