Definition

Proper noun: * San Sebastián: A city in northern Spain on the Bay of Biscay near the French border; a fashionable seaside resort.

Usage

• San Sebastián is used as the name of a specific geographical location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
  • We spent our summer vacation in San Sebastián.
  • San Sebastián is famous for its beautiful La Concha beach.

Advanced Usage

• The city is internationally renowned for its annual San Sebastián International Film Festival.
  • The director presented her new movie at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Variants and Related Words

• Donostia: The Basque name for the city of San Sebastián.
  • The locals often refer to their city as Donostia.

Synonyms

• Resort city: A city known as a destination for vacation and relaxation.
• Coastal city: A city located on the coast.

Related Phrases

• Bay of Biscay: The body of water on which San Sebastián is located.
• Basque Country: The autonomous community in Spain where San Sebastián is situated.

Noun

1. a city in northern Spain on the Bay of Biscay near the French border; a fashionable seaside resort