Salamanca (en. Salamanca)

/sala'manka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
University city located in the autonomous community of Castilla y León in Spain.
Salamanca is famous for its university, one of the oldest in the world.
Salamanca es famosa por su universidad, una de las más antiguas del mundo.
Architectural style observed in the city of Salamanca, characterized by the use of golden stone.
The architecture of Salamanca reflects the Plateresque style of the Renaissance.
La arquitectura de Salamanca refleja el estilo plateresco del renacimiento.

Etymology

The name 'Salamanca' comes from the Latin 'Salamantica', which is of pre-Roman origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

University of Salamanca
One of the oldest universities in Europe.
Universidad de Salamanca
Cathedral of Salamanca
Important religious monument in the city.
Catedral de Salamanca
Main Square of Salamanca
Famous central square surrounded by historic buildings.
Plaza Mayor de Salamanca

Related Words

university
Higher education institution where studies are undertaken.
universidad
culture
Set of knowledge, traditions, and habits of a social group.
cultura

Slang Meanings

Refer to the university experience in Salamanca.
'Salmantina' refers to the vibrant university life in the city.
La 'salmantina' se refiere a la vida universitaria vibrante en la ciudad.
Express something that is very good or pleasant, related to the city.
That party was 'salamanca' tonight.
Esa fiesta estuvo 'salamanca' esta noche.