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Malaga

MA-luh-guh

Malaga (name) means a port city in southern Spain, capital of the province of the same name. Example: “Malaga is a popular gateway to Spain's Costa del Sol.”

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A port city in southern Spain, capital of the province of the same name.

"Malaga is a popular gateway to Spain's Costa del Sol."

A province of Andalusia in southern Spain.

"The province of Malaga stretches along the Mediterranean coast."

Word forms

Malagas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish Málaga, ultimately from Phoenician, possibly related to a Semitic word for "salt."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for Malaga

Aga saga raga maga gaga naga Kaga Braga rutabaga Nobunaga Balenciaga

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Malaga” mean?

The word “Malaga” means a port city in southern Spain, capital of the province of the same name.

How do you pronounce “Malaga”?

“Malaga” is pronounced MA-luh-guh (/ˈmæləɡə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Malaga” in a sentence?

Here is “Malaga” used in a sentence: “Malaga is a popular gateway to Spain's Costa del Sol.”

What part of speech is “Malaga”?

“Malaga” is a name.

Where does the word “Malaga” come from?

The word “Malaga” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Málaga, ultimately from Phoenician, possibly related to a Semitic word for "salt.".

How many meanings does “Malaga” have?

“Malaga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a port city in southern Spain, capital of the province of the same name.

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