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    Gibraltar (en. Gibraltar)

    /xibɾal.taɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small peninsula that connects Europe to Africa.
    The Rock of Gibraltar is a symbol of the city.
    El Peñón de Gibraltar es un símbolo de la ciudad.
    Militarily important area, with a history of disputes between different nations.
    Gibraltar has been part of many peace treaties throughout history.
    Gibraltar ha sido parte de muchos tratados de paz a lo largo de la historia.

    Etymology

    From the Arabic 'Yabal al-Tariq' meaning 'mountain of Tarik.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strait of Gibraltar
    Reference to physical or political boundaries in the region.
    corte de Gibraltar
    rock of Gibraltar
    Symbol of the territory of Gibraltar.
    roca de Gibraltar

    Related Words

    strait
    Biome that connects two bodies of water.
    estrecho
    rock
    Great isolated rock that rises above sea level.
    peñón

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone who is very stubborn or rigid.
    That person is like a gibraltar, they never change their mind.
    Esa persona es como un gibraltar, nunca cambia de opinión.
    Using the phrase 'to be in Gibraltar' to describe someone who feels very secure or protected.
    When he is at home, he feels like he is in Gibraltar.
    Cuando está en su casa, se siente como si estuviera en Gibraltar.