Palencia (en. Palencia)

/paˈlensja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Palencia is a city located in the northwest of Spain.
Palencia is known for its Gothic cathedral.
Palencia es conocida por su catedral gótica.
Palencia also refers to the province of Palencia.
The province of Palencia has many natural landscapes.
La provincia de Palencia tiene muchos parajes naturales.
Palencia is one of the oldest cities in Spain.
The Roman remains in Palencia are impressive.
Los vestigios romanos en Palencia son impresionantes.

Etymology

The name 'Palencia' comes from the Latin 'Palentia', which is related to Roman settlements.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Palencia is a place with history.
It refers to the rich cultural heritage of the city.
Palencia es un lugar con historia
Being in Palencia.
It means being in the province or in the city itself.
Estar en Palencia
The people from Palencia are kind.
Description of the character of the people of Palencia.
Los palentinos son amables

Related Words

palentino
It refers to something or someone from Palencia.
palentino
palenciano
A related term used to describe cultural aspects of Palencia.
palenciano

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to the people of Palencia as welcoming.
The people from Palencia are more than kind; they are very hospitable.
Los palentinos son más que amables, son muy hospitalarios.
Informal use of 'palencia' to describe a calm situation.
This place has a 'palencia' that I love.
Este lugar tiene una 'palencia' que me encanta.