Segovia

[ suh-goh-vee-uh; Spanish se-gaw-vyah ]

noun

1. An·drés [ahn-, dres], 1893–87, Spanish guitarist.
2. a city in central Spain: well-preserved Roman aqueduct.
3. Coco.

Segovia

¹

/ seˈɣoβja; sɪˈɡəʊvɪə /

noun

1. a town in central Spain: site of a Roman aqueduct, still in use, and the fortified palace of the kings of Castile (the Alcázar). Pop: 55 640 (2003 est)

Segovia

²

/ sɪˈɡəʊvɪə; seˈɣoβja /

noun

1. SegoviaAndrés, Marquis of Salobreña18931987MSpanishMUSIC: classical guitarist Andrés (anˈdres), Marquis of Salobreña. 1893–1987, Spanish classical guitarist

Example Sentences

Segovia is best known for its trilogy of monuments: the Aqueduct, the Cathedral, and the Fortress.

From The Daily Beast

As is typical in Segovia, this palace dates back to the 16th century and guests are treated to a winning blend of old and new.

From The Daily Beast

Inasmuch as that church has no cabildo, the task of its government devolved upon me, as does likewise that of Nueva Segovia.

From Project Gutenberg

Then he returned to his province, entered the seminary, and became a sub-deacon of the diocese of Nueva Segovia.

From Project Gutenberg

If we may trust Colmenarus, the aqueduct of Segovia may be compared with the most admired labours of antiquity.

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“We shall scarcely reach Segovia to-night, mon maître,” said Antonio.

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After a stay of twenty-four hours at La Granja, we proceeded to Segovia.

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