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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The 18-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in his left leg during Wednesday's 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

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

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

The sheriff for Vigo County arrives with the fire department and an ambulance.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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