Málaga (en. Malaga)
/ˈmalaɣa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
City located on the southern coast of Spain, famous for its climate and beaches.
Málaga is a very popular tourist destination in the summer.
Málaga es un destino turístico muy popular en verano.
Province of Andalusia whose capital is the city of Málaga.
The province of Málaga is known for its Andalusian culture.
La provincia de Málaga es conocida por su cultura andaluza.
Term that is also used to refer to a type of bitter orange.
Málaga is perfect for making jam.
La Málaga es perfecta para hacer mermelada.
Etymology
From the name of the city, which comes from the Phoenician 'Malaka' meaning 'port'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Málaga capital
It refers to the city of Málaga as the capital of the province.
Málaga capital
Málaga beaches
It usually refers to the coasts and beaches of the city.
playas de Málaga
Málaga festivities
It refers to local festivities, such as the Málaga Fair.
fiestas de Málaga
Related Words
Andalusian
Related to Andalusia, the autonomous community where Málaga is located.
andaluz
Tropical
Characteristic climate of Málaga, which is warm and humid.
tropical
Sea
Body of water that surrounds the city of Málaga.
mar
Slang Meanings
In the context of speaking poorly about something or someone.
Don't give too much Málaga to that movie, it's not worth it.
No le des mucha Málaga a esa película, no vale la pena.
Used to refer to a bad or problematic situation.
That party ended in a bad Málaga.
Esa fiesta terminó en una mala Málaga.