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    Calatrava (en. Calatrava)

    /ka.la'tɾa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A locality in Spain known for its historical heritage.
    Calatrava is a beautiful village with medieval architecture.
    Calatrava es un hermoso pueblo con arquitectura medieval.
    Name of a military order from the Middle Ages.
    The Order of Calatrava was fundamental in the defense of the Iberian Peninsula.
    La orden de Calatrava fue fundamental en la defensa de la península ibérica.
    Reference to the works of architect Santiago Calatrava.
    Calatrava's designs are recognized worldwide for their innovation.
    Los diseños de Calatrava son reconocidos mundialmente por su innovación.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Arabic 'Qal'at Rabah', which means 'castle of Raba'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    old Calatrava
    Reference to the ruins of the ancient city of Calatrava.
    calatrava la vieja
    Calatrava bridge
    Designs of bridges by architect Santiago Calatrava that stand out for their aesthetics.
    puente de Calatrava

    Related Words

    Calatrava la Nueva
    A locality in the province of Ciudad Real.
    Calatrava la Nueva
    Order of Saint Julian
    Another medieval military order related.
    orden de San Julián

    Slang Meanings

    Used in the architectural field to refer to constructions with impressive aesthetics.
    That building is a calatrava.
    Esa edificación es un calatrava.
    It is used in some contexts to talk about something that has an unusual or innovative structure.
    That building is a total calatrava.
    Ese edificio es un calatrava total.