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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My favorite is about the two best friends who started the La Mancha development company, one of the biggest and canniest of the mini-mall builders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2024

During the process, ACG will become ACG Electric Metals and issue new shares, making Glencore, Stellantis and La Mancha owners of 51% and leaving 49% for free float, Artem Volynets, ACG chief executive, told Reuters.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

That is certainly the case during this heatwave, with Andalusia, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura all seeing temperatures in the low 40s Celsius so far this week.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

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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