Sigüenza (en. Sigüenza)

/siˈɣwenθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Municipality and locality in the province of Cuenca, Spain.
The city of Sigüenza is famous for its castle.
La ciudad de Sigüenza es famosa por su castillo.
A place with a rich history and medieval architecture.
The heritage of Sigüenza attracts many tourists.
El patrimonio de Sigüenza atrae a muchos turistas.
The cathedral of Sigüenza is a notable example of Romanesque architecture.
Every summer, festivals are held in Sigüenza to celebrate its history.
Cada verano se celebran festivales en Sigüenza para celebrar su historia.

Etymology

The name Sigüenza comes from the Latin 'Siguenza', which is related to its founding in the Visigothic period.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Historical Sigüenza
Referring to the rich cultural and architectural history of the locality.
Sigüenza histórica
Visit Sigüenza
The act of going to Sigüenza to explore its tourist attractions.
Visitar Sigüenza

Related Words

castle
Fortified building located in Sigüenza.
castillo
cathedral
Main church of Sigüenza that attracts many visitors.
catedral
tourism
Important activity in Sigüenza due to its heritage.
turismo

Slang Meanings

It refers to a person originally from Sigüenza.
That boy is a very nice sigüenzano.
Ese chico es un sigüenzano muy simpático.
Used in a tourist context to describe the beauty of the place.
This landscape is more beautiful than any sigüenza.
Este paisaje es más bonito que cualquier sigüenza.