La Mancha

American

[lah mahn-chah] / lɑ ˈmɑn tʃɑ /

noun

a plateau region in central Spain: famous as the birthplace of Don Quixote, the hero of Cervantes' novel Don Quixote de la Mancha.

La Mancha British

/ la ˈmantʃa /

noun

a plateau of central Spain, between the mountains of Toledo and the hills of Cuenca: traditionally associated with episodes in Don Quixote. Average height: 600 m (2000 ft)

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Example Sentences

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Originally from the central Spanish region of Castilla La Mancha, Isabel says that she and her family are now considering moving back to the mainland, purely because of the housing situation.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Stellantis and mining investment fund La Mancha Resource Capital will each provide an equity investment of the same amount, while PowerCo will make a $100 million nickel prepayment.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

Spanish “oops” is from about 40 years ago, when the L.A.-born monarchs of mini-malls named their company La Mancha Development, and made its logo a stylized silhouette of Don Quixote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2021

Schools were closed on Monday in the regions of Castilla La Mancha, Madrid, and many other areas of Spain.

From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2021

I remember there was an open call for Man of La Mancha at a small theater in Greenwich Village.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

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