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    Guadalquivir (en. Guadalquivir)

    /ɡwaðalkiˈβiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The longest river in Andalusia, flowing southwest and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
    The Guadalquivir passes through several provinces before reaching the sea.
    El Guadalquivir atraviesa varias provincias antes de llegar al mar.
    Name of one of the cities located on its banks, such as Seville.
    Seville is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir.
    Sevilla se sitúa a orillas del Guadalquivir.

    Etymology

    From the classical Arabic 'Wādī al-ḳabīr', meaning 'great river'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To travel along the Guadalquivir
    To navigate or stroll along the Guadalquivir river.
    Recorrer el Guadalquivir
    On the banks of the Guadalquivir
    To be beside the Guadalquivir river.
    A orillas del Guadalquivir

    Related Words

    Seville
    Andalusian city situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir.
    Sevilla
    Córdoba
    Another historical city that flanks the Guadalquivir.
    Córdoba

    Slang Meanings

    Poetic or romantic reference to the river
    A stroll along the Guadalquivir always inspires verses.
    Un paseo por el Guadalquivir siempre inspira versos.
    Symbolizes Andalusian culture
    Flamenco feels more authentic on the banks of the Guadalquivir.
    El Flamenco se siente más auténtico a la orilla del Guadalquivir.