valencia

Thân thiện

Valencia is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean coast.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean coast: A major urban center and port, known for its historical architecture, cultural festivals, and as the capital of the Valencian Community.
   • An industrial city in northern Venezuela: A significant industrial and economic hub in Venezuela.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Spain):
  • We spent a week exploring the historic center of Valencia.
  • The famous Fallas festival is held every March in Valencia.
• Proper noun (Venezuela):
  • The oil industry is a major employer in Valencia, Venezuela.
  • He traveled from Caracas to Valencia for a business conference.

Advanced Usage

• "The Valencia of...": Used to compare another city's qualities to those of Valencia, Spain, often referring to its orange groves, paella, or modern architecture.
  • With its vibrant arts scene and citrus production, the region has been called the Valencia of South America.

Variants and Related Words

• Valencian (adj): Relating to the city or region of Valencia, Spain.
  • We enjoyed authentic Valencian paella.
• Valencian (n): A person from Valencia, Spain, or the dialect of Catalan spoken there.
  • She is a Valencian who now lives abroad.

Synonyms

• City: (for the general category) metropolis, urban center.
• (For Valencia, Spain): The City of Oranges (a common nickname).

Related Phrases

• "Valencia orange": A specific variety of orange historically associated with the region of Valencia, Spain.
  • The juice is made from sweet Valencia oranges.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean
   • Valencia is the third largest city in Spain
2. an industrial city in northern Venezuela

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