Barcelona

[bahr-suh-loh-nuh, bahr-the-law-nah]

noun

1. a seaport in northeastern Spain, on the Mediterranean.

Barcelona

/ ˌbɑːsɪˈləʊnə /

noun

1. Ancient name: Barcino. the chief port of Spain, on the NE Mediterranean coast: seat of the Republican government during the Civil War (1936–39); the commercial capital of Spain. Pop: 1 582 738 (2003 est)

Barcelona

1. City in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea; the second-largest city of Spain, after Madrid, its largest port, and its chief industrial and commercial center.

Barcelona hosted the 1992 summer Olympic Games.

Capital of the region of Catalonia, and long a stronghold of movements for Catalan independence, Barcelona has also been a center for radical political beliefs, including anarchism and socialism.

Example Sentences

Barcelona is the latest stop on Marcus Rashford's road to redemption after being exiled by Manchester United - but he still has a way to travel to re-establish himself as a permanent fixture in England's squad.

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So far this season, the Manchester United man, on loan at Barcelona, has three goals in 10 appearances, including a double against Newcastle in the Champions League.

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Train departures from the cities of Barcelona and Valencia, in the neighbouring Valencia region, have been suspended until further notice along the mainly coastal Mediterranean Corridor.

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The Manchester United forward is on loan at Barcelona and prefers to play from the left - but has often been deployed from a central position during his career.

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It was the breakthrough Rashford had been waiting for since he joined Barcelona in July - a loan move from Manchester United that raised several questions.

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