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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCasablanca
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka.zaˈblɐ̃.kɐ
"Casablanca é o principal porto comercial de Marrocos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The largest city and major economic port of Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast.
"Many international businesses operate out of Casablanca." - 2
A classic 1942 American romantic drama film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
"We watched Casablanca on television last night and enjoyed the timeless music."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese words 'casa' (house) and 'blanca' (white). Historically refers to the largest city in Morocco, named for the white houses that served as a landmark for sailors, and popularized globally by the 1942 classic Hollywood film.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Casablanca" is said worldwide
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Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.za.blɑ̃.ka
"Casablanca est la plus grande ville du Maroc."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblan.ka
"Casablanca ist eine Hafenstadt in Marokko."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblan.ka
"Casablanca è una famosa città del Marocco."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.saˈβlaŋ.ka
"Casablanca es una ciudad muy importante en el norte de África."
Casablanca
Transliteration: ka.zaˈblɐ̃.kɐ
"Casablanca é o principal porto comercial de Marrocos."
कासाब्लांका
Transliteration: kaasablānkaa
"कासाब्लांका मोरक्को का सबसे बड़ा शहर है।"
卡萨布兰卡
Transliteration: Kǎsàbùlánkǎ
"卡萨布兰卡是摩洛哥最大的城市。"
카사블랑카
Transliteration: Kasabeullangka
"카사블랑카는 모로코의 가장 큰 항구 도시입니다."
カサブランカ
Transliteration: Kasaburanka
"カサブランカはモロッコ最大の都市です。"
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