Perpiñán (en. Perpignan)

/peɾpiˈɲan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
City in Catalonia located in the department of Eastern Pyrenees, France.
Perpignan is known for its culture and history.
Perpiñán es conocida por su cultura y su historia.
Capital of the Alt Rossellón region.
The economy of Perpignan is based on commerce and tourism.
La economía de Perpiñán se basa en el comercio y el turismo.
Place of Catalan and French influence.
Perpignan has a unique cultural mix due to its geographical location.
Perpiñán tiene una mezcla cultural única debido a su ubicación geográfica.

Etymology

The name Perpignan derives from the Latin 'Perpinianum', meaning 'by the river'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Perpignan is a vibrant city
It describes the vitality and social life of the city.
Perpiñán es una ciudad vibrante
Living in Perpignan
It means residing in a place with unique characteristics of this city.
Vivir en Perpiñán
The climate of Perpignan
It refers to the Mediterranean climate experienced in the region.
El clima de Perpiñán

Related Words

Catalan
Relating to Catalonia, the region where Perpignan is located.
catalán
French
Relating to France, the country where the city of Perpignan is situated.
francés
culture
Set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs of the region.
cultura

Slang Meanings

To be in Perpignan
Last night's party was so much fun that everyone wanted to be in Perpignan.
La fiesta de anoche estuvo tan divertida que todos querían estar en Perpiñán.
To Perpignanize
After a trip to Perpignan, we started to Perpignanize with the food.
Después de un viaje a Perpiñán, empezamos a perpiñanear con la comida.