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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLisbonne
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Lisbonne
"Lisbonne est célèbre pour ses tramways jaunes."
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The capital and largest city of Portugal, located on the Atlantic coast.
"We are planning a weekend trip to Lisbon to explore its historic neighborhoods."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Lisbon' is derived from the Latin 'Olissipona', which is believed to have Phoenician origins. The city has a rich history dating back to ancient times, evolving through various cultures including the Romans and Moors, which influenced its name and development.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lisbon" is said worldwide
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Lisbonne
Transliteration: Lisbonne
"Lisbonne est célèbre pour ses tramways jaunes."
Lissabon
Transliteration: Lissabon
"Lissabon ist die Hauptstadt von Portugal."
Lisbona
Transliteration: Lisbona
"Lisbona si affaccia sull'oceano Atlantico."
Lisboa
Transliteration: Lisboa
"Me encanta la gastronomía tradicional de Lisboa."
Lisboa
Transliteration: Lisboa
"Lisboa é uma cidade cheia de história e cor."
लिस्बन
Transliteration: Lisban
"लिस्बन पुर्तगाल की राजधानी है।"
里斯本
Transliteration: Lǐshīběn
"里斯本是一座美丽的沿海城市。"
리스본
Transliteration: Riseubon
"우리는 여름휴가로 리스본에 갈 예정이다."
リスボン
Transliteration: Risubon
"リスボンは坂が多いことで知られています。"
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