Vizcaya (en. Vizcaya)

/bisˈka.ʝa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One of the provinces of Spain, located in the north of the country.
Vizcaya is known for its industry and landscapes.
Vizcaya es conocida por su industria y paisajes.
Term that refers to the inhabitants of Vizcaya.
The people from Vizcaya are famous for their hospitality.
Los vizcaínos son famosos por su hospitalidad.
The dialect of Basque spoken in Vizcaya.
The Vizcayan has distinctive features in their accent.
El vizcaíno tiene características propias en su acento.

Etymology

The name comes from the term 'Bizkaia' in Basque, which has evolved over the centuries.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Northern Vizcaya
Reference to the location of the province on the map of Spain.
Vizcaya del Norte
People from Vizcaya
Term that describes the inhabitants of this region.
Gente de Vizcaya

Related Words

bilbaino
Inhabitant of Bilbao, the capital of Vizcaya.
bilbaino
basque
Language spoken in the Basque Country region.
euskera
coastal
Relating to the Cantabrian coast that borders Vizcaya.
costera

Slang Meanings

An expression to refer to a person proud of their Vizcayan origin.
That girl is a true Vizcayan.
Esa chica es una auténtica vizcaina.
Colloquial use to describe a strong accent of Basque.
You speak with a Vizcayan accent that is noticeable in your pronunciation.
Hablas con un vizcaya que se nota en tu pronunciación.