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    Coruña (en. A coruña)

    /koɾuˈɲa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    City located on the northwest coast of Spain, in the autonomous community of Galicia.
    La Coruña is famous for its beautiful Riazor beach.
    La Coruña es famosa por su hermosa playa de Riazor.
    Important port and economic center of the region.
    The port of Coruña receives numerous cruises every year.
    El puerto de Coruña recibe numerosos cruceros cada año.
    Known for its Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse still in operation.
    The Tower of Hercules is an emblematic symbol of the city of Coruña.
    La Torre de Hércules es un símbolo emblemático de la ciudad de Coruña.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'Corunna', referring to the historic city.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I'm from Coruña!
    Expression used by the city's inhabitants to identify themselves.
    ¡Soy de Coruña!
    Coruña in festivities
    Refers to the annual celebrations held in the city.
    Coruña en fiestas
    Getting to know Coruña
    Means to visit or explore the city and its tourist attractions.
    Conocer Coruña

    Related Words

    Galicia
    Autonomous community where the city of Coruña is located.
    Galicia
    Tower of Hercules
    Roman lighthouse and UNESCO World Heritage site located in Coruña.
    Torre de Hércules
    Riazor
    Famous beach of the city of Coruña.
    Riazor

    Slang Meanings

    To refer affectionately to the city.
    I love La Coru, it's like my second home.
    La Coru me encanta, es como mi segundo hogar.
    To use the term to describe someone from Coruña.
    She is a true-born Coruñesa.
    Ella es una Coruñesa de pura cepa.