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Salamanca

sa-luh-MANG-kuh
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Salamanca (name) means a historic city in western Spain, known for one of Europe's oldest universities. Example: “She studied Spanish literature in Salamanca for a semester.”

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A historic city in western Spain, known for one of Europe's oldest universities.
"She studied Spanish literature in Salamanca for a semester."
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Etymology

This name was borrowed from Spanish Salamanca.

Origin: Spanish

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What does “Salamanca” mean?
The word “Salamanca” means a historic city in western Spain, known for one of Europe's oldest universities.
How do you pronounce “Salamanca”?
“Salamanca” is pronounced sa-luh-MANG-kuh (/ˌsæləˈmæŋkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Salamanca” in a sentence?
Here is “Salamanca” used in a sentence: “She studied Spanish literature in Salamanca for a semester.”
What part of speech is “Salamanca”?
“Salamanca” is a name.