Arecibo
[ ahr-uh-see-boh; Spanish ah-re-see-baw ]
/ ˌɑr əˈsi boʊ; Spanish ˈɑ rɛˈsi βɔ /
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noun
a seaport in northern Puerto Rico.
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Example sentences from the Web for Arecibo
We reached Arecibo, having to ford or ferry streams five times.
Thence the Alamo proceeded, August 29, to Arecibo, which port was reached on the same day.
The Red Cross in Peace and War|Clara BartonOn the rugged north side, where the ocean currents set to southward, there are no good anchorages between Arecibo and San Juan.
Porto Rico|Arthur D. HallYet town after town surrendered to these outposts until they were encamped before Arecibo, on the northern coast of the island.
Porto Rico|Arthur D. Hall