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10 Language-to-English DictionariesValence
Pronunciation / Transliteration: va-lɑ̃s
"Valence est une ville magnifique située sur la côte est de l'Espagne."
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A major port city on the eastern coast of Spain, known for its arts, science, and as the home of paella.
"We planned a summer trip to explore the historic architecture and beaches of Valencia." - 2
An autonomous community in eastern Spain comprising the provinces of Castellón, Valencia, and Alicante.
"The agricultural sector in the Valencia region is famous for producing citrus fruits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'Valentia', meaning 'strength' or 'vigor', bestowed upon the city by the Roman consul Manius Junius Brutus Callaicus in 138 BC. Over centuries through Old Spanish and Arabic influences, the name evolved into its modern geographic and cultural designation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Valencia" is said worldwide
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Valence
Transliteration: va-lɑ̃s
"Valence est une ville magnifique située sur la côte est de l'Espagne."
Valencia
Transliteration: vaˈlɛntsi̯a
"Valencia ist bekannt für seine wunderschönen Strände und die traditionelle Paella."
Valencia
Transliteration: vaˈlɛntsa
"Valencia è una delle mete turistiche più popolari della Spagna orientale."
Valencia
Transliteration: baˈlen.sja
"Valencia es una ciudad vibrante con una rica historia y cultura."
Valência
Transliteration: vaˈlẽsjɐ
"Valência é famosa internacionalmente pela sua culinária e festivais."
वालेंसिया
Transliteration: valensiya
"वालेंसिया स्पेन का एक खूबसूरत तटीय शहर है।"
瓦伦西亚
Transliteration: wǎ lún xī yà
"瓦伦西亚是西班牙东海岸的一座美丽海滨城市。"
발렌시아
Transliteration: ballensia
"발렌시아는 스페인 동부에 위치한 아름다운 항구 도시입니다."
バレンシア
Transliteration: barenshia
"バレンシアはスペイン東部の美しい港町です。"
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