Vigo

American

[vee-goh, vee-goh, vee-gaw] / ˈvi goʊ, viˈgoʊ, ˈvi gɔ /

noun

Jean Jean Almereyda, 1905–34, French film director.
Bay of, an inlet of the Atlantic, in northwestern Spain. 19 miles (31 kilometers) long.
a seaport on this bay: naval battle 1702.

Vigo British

/ ˈviːɡəʊ, ˈbiɡo /

noun

a port in NW Spain, in Galicia on Vigo Bay (an inlet of the Atlantic): site of a British and Dutch naval victory (1702) over the French and Spanish. Pop: 292 566 (2003 est)

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Of last summer's signings, winger Jhon Arias has been sold to Palmeiras in Brazil for just over £20m after arriving from Fluminense, while Fer Lopez returned to Celta Vigo on loan.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Last Friday, in Real's La Liga fixture at Celta Vigo, with the game at 1-1, he claimed a 94th-minute winner to keep their title hopes alive.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Matarazzo was named manager of the month this week, with his team also beating Celta Vigo and Getafe, while drawing with Atletico.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The Madrid board discussed their options well into the night following the defeat by Celta Vigo on Sunday and it would be a major surprise if they were not to convene again.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Eugene Hammond was able to drive the auto on to the Vigo County fairgrounds, where he demonstrated it in a time trial, finishing first.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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