Barcelona

American  

[bahr-suh-loh-nuh, bahr-the-law-nah] / ˌbɑr səˈloʊ nə, ˌbɑr θɛˈlɔ nɑ /

noun

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

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Barcelona British  

/ 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)

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Barcelona Cultural  

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.

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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.

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Barcelona

He rose at the far post to power in a trademark header from Angel di Maria's cross in extra time as Real beat Barcelona 1-0.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

But it will mean little unless they can maintain the momentum against Villa, who were getting beaten heavily by Barcelona as Old Trafford was in tumult.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

"We are constantly seeking new challenges and we want to respond in games against Barcelona to see how far we are from them," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, who co-owns Andorra, said: "I am sorry with all my soul. Rest in peace, Jesus."

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

They were leaving on the seven o'clock train for Barcelona.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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