Villafranca (en. Villafranca)

/bi.ʎaˈfɾa.nka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of several places in Spain and Latin America.
The Villafranca del Bierzo is a historic place in Spain.
La Villafranca del Bierzo es un lugar histórico en España.
Designation of origin for some local products.
Villafranca wine is famous for its quality.
El vino de Villafranca es famoso por su calidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'vila franca', meaning 'free villa' or 'villa free from taxes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Villafranca de los Barros
A municipality in the province of Badajoz, Spain.
Villafranca de los Barros
way to Villafranca
Expression referring to following a path that leads to a specific place.
camino a Villafranca

Related Words

vila
Term referring to a settlement or village.
vila
franco
That is free from burden or tax.
franco
locality
Administrative division lower than a municipality.
localidad

Slang Meanings

Refers to an area where there is coexistence among different cultures.
That square is like a Villafranca, where everyone mixes.
Esa plaza es como una Villafranca, donde se mezclan todos.
Alludes to a gathering place for friends.
Let's go to the Villafranca, there's always a good atmosphere there.
Vamos a la Villafranca, ahí siempre hay buen ambiente.