Matanzas

American

[muh-tan-zuhs, mah-tahn-sahs] / məˈtæn zəs, mɑˈtɑn sɑs /

noun

a seaport on the NW coast of Cuba.

Matanzas British

/ maˈtanθas, məˈtænzəs /

noun

a port in W central Cuba: founded in 1693 and developed into the second city of Cuba in the mid-19th century; exports chiefly sugar. Pop: 130 000 (2005 est)

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Homes that her grandfather constructed in the city of Matanzas still stand.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Anatoly Kolodkin was just north of central Cuba on Monday and is estimated to arrive at the western port of Matanzas by Tuesday morning, according to shipping tracker MarineTraffic.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

Friday's total blackout came after the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas - the largest on the island - went offline.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2024

The first members of Saralegui’s congregation began gathering on a house terrace in Matanzas over a decade ago to sing and pray.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2024

Lourdes drives through the city of Matanzas along its famous bay.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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