Ávila (en. Ávila)

/ˈaβila/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A historic city in Spain, known for its well-preserved wall.

Ávila is famous for its impressive medieval walls.

Ávila es famosa por sus impresionantes murallas medievales.

Capital of the province of Ávila, in the autonomous community of Castile and León.

The cathedral of Ávila is an outstanding example of Gothic architecture.

La catedral de Ávila es un ejemplo sobresaliente de la arquitectura gótica.

Tourist point that attracts many visitors due to its cultural heritage.

Every year, thousands of tourists visit Ávila to explore its history.

Cada año, miles de turistas visitan Ávila para explorar su historia.

From the Latin 'Avila', which possibly comes from 'Avi', an Iberian value.

Ávila the noble

Reference to the history and status of the city.

Ávila la noble

Walls of Ávila

Set of walls surrounding the city, a tourist attraction.

Murallas de Ávila

Camino de Santiago through Ávila

Route that passes through the city and is part of the famous pilgrimage.

Camino de Santiago por Ávila

walls

Defensive structures that surround the city of Ávila.

murallas

cathedral

Notable religious building in the city.

catedral

Castile and León

Autonomous community where Ávila is located.

Castilla y León

Expression used to refer to something traditional or classic.

That dish is very ávila, it represents the typical food of the place.

Ese plato es muy ávila, representa la comida típica del lugar.

Used in a regional context to refer to someone from Ávila with pride.

I'm from Ávila and that makes me unique!

Soy de Ávila y eso me hace único!