Pamplona (en. Pamplona)

/pamˈplona/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A city located in northern Spain, known for its historic San Fermín festival.

Every July, millions of people visit Pamplona to participate in the San Fermín festivities.

Cada julio, millones de personas visitan Pamplona para participar en las fiestas de San Fermín.

The capital of the autonomous community of Navarre.

Pamplona has a rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Pamplona tiene un rico patrimonio cultural y arquitectónico.

An important commercial and service center in Navarre.

Pamplona's economy focuses on services and trade.

La economía de Pamplona se concentra en los servicios y el comercio.

The name Pamplona comes from the Latin 'Pompaelo', which refers to the Roman settlement in the area.

San Fermín

A popular festival celebrated in Pamplona in honor of San Fermín, known for its encierros.

San Fermín

encierro

An event where bulls run through the streets of Pamplona during the San Fermín festivities.

encierro

Pamplona's fiestas

Annual celebrations in the city that attract tourists from all over the world.

fiestas de Pamplona

Navarre

An autonomous community in northern Spain where Pamplona is located.

Navarra

San Fermín

The patron saint of Pamplona, celebrated during the July festivities.

San Fermín

encierro

A characteristic activity of the San Fermín festivities that involves releasing bulls into the streets.

encierro

To have a good party or enjoy an event.

We are going to Pamplona this year; we are sure we will have a great time!

Vamos a Pamplona este año, ¡seguro que nos la pasamos genial!

To refer to the crowds that attend a large event.

During the San Fermín festivities, the city fills with people; it’s a total pamplona!

En las fiestas de San Fermín, la ciudad se llena de gente, ¡es todo un pamplona!