Seville
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- proper noun
- /səˈvɪl/
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Sevilla
- As a young man, Torres was a mathematics scholar in Seville.
- Seville, a city
- Seville and Madrid
- events at Seville
One of them had been to to China area said maybe it rivals Shanghai's market, but it was way bigger than Seville's market.
- One of them had been to to China area said maybe it rivals Shanghai's market, but it was way bigger than Seville's market.
- You know the so the, the Barber of Seville cuts all and only the hair of those who don't cut their own hair, Who cuts the hair of the Barber of Seville, right?
- And he would have an influence on, you know, not just Augustine, but Boethius, Isidora, Seville, very important sort of encyclopedias.
Examples
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Ended up spending two years in the Archives of the Indies in Seville.
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Charles V waits in the Alcazar of Seville for the arrival of the other monarch.
Fiction book (2001) -
His tomb is in Seville Cathedral.
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As with the other two tablaos in Seville, there are two shows daily, except Sunday.
Academic text (1998) -
We would be close enough to Seville to take in a bullfight now and then.
Fiction book (1990) -
After teaching a class in Seville, I fly to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Academic text (2008) -
In the major cities of Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville, public festivals and shows attract broader audiences who witness more experimentation.
Academic text (1998) -
But think of the thrill Of a bullfight in Seville When the bull is uncontrolled And he charges at the bold matador!
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We will hear willingly of your cities... Toledo and Cádiz, Madrid and Seville.
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Seville is famous for its stunning architecture and vibrant culture.
Synonyms
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3.1
A city in the southwest of Spain known for its old buildings and flamenco
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Etymology
The word Seville comes from the Spanish name Sevilla, which in turn comes from the Arabic Ishbiliya and the older Roman name Hispalis. So the city's name has passed through many cultures, which fits its long history as a busy Spanish port and cultural center.