Plasencia (en. Plasencia)

/plaˈsenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
City that serves as the capital of the region of Plasencia.
I visited Plasencia during my vacation.
Visité Plasencia durante mis vacaciones.
Historic locality known for its architectural heritage.
The Cathedral of Plasencia is an impressive monument.
La Catedral de Plasencia es un monumento impresionante.
One of the main cities of Extremadura.
In Plasencia, a music festival is celebrated every summer.
En Plasencia se celebra un festival de música cada verano.

Etymology

The name Plasencia may derive from the Latin 'Placentia', which means 'pleasant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beautiful Plasencia
Reference to the beauty of the city.
Plasencia hermosa
visit Plasencia
Going to get to know the city.
visitar Plasencia
being in Plasencia
Residing or being in the city.
estar en Plasencia

Related Words

extremadura
Region where Plasencia is located.
extremadura
cáceres
Province of which Plasencia is a part.
cáceres
history
Reference to the rich history of the city.
historia

Slang Meanings

Enjoying good food in Plasencia.
In Plasencia, it is said that 'you get as much as a 'plasen' when eating.
En Plasencia se dice que 'te pones como una 'plasen' al comer.
Having a good time in the city.
Whenever I go to Plasencia, I have a lot of fun, it's a 'plasencia'!
Siempre que voy a Plasencia, me divierto un montón, ¡es una 'plasencia'!