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Ebro

Ebro

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A river in northeastern Spain that flows into the Mediterranean Sea
  • proper noun
: Ebro
  • They were no match for the Grand Army, which burst across the Ebro River and inflicted heavy defeats on the Spanish at Borgos and Tudela.
  • Ebro Valley
  • Pyrenees and the Ebro
  • center of the Ebro

And you know, you heard in that song she there that Ebro was mentioned.

Examples

  • Transhumant movements between the Pyrenees and the Ebro Valley are among the most important on the Iberian Peninsula, due to the number of sheep relocated.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Ebro River is the longest river in Spain, spanning over 910 kilometers.

  • We spoke of the Ebro River and now we have Barcelona.

  • In the Ebro Valley, as in many other regions in Spain, we find a system of bioclimatic zones organized according to altitude.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The corresponding statistics for the Ebro Valley show an increase from 25,000 sheep to more than 134,000 sheep.

    Academic text (2011)

  • On the other hand, both in the Pyrenees and in the Ebro Valley, farmers increased their flock sizes after Spain joined the European Union and thanks to the CAP subsidies.

    Academic text (2011)

  • They were no match for the Grand Army which burst across the Ebro River and inflicted heavy defeats on the Spanish at Borgos and Tudela.

  • The difference in altitude between the summits of the Pyrenees and the center of the Ebro Valley exceeds 3,200 meters, involving the presence of bioclimatic zones where altitude determines the distribution of resources and the cycles of grazing.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The Ebro flows through picturesque landscapes before reaching the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Many tourists visit the Ebro to enjoy its beautiful scenery and rich history.

Synonyms

Ebro River
vsEbro
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A large river in northeastern Spain that flows into the Mediterranean Sea

is the shorter name used without the word river

Compounds

Ebro River
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A large river in northeastern Spain that flows into the Mediterranean Sea

Surface Forms

Ebro main

Etymology

Ebro comes from the old Latin name Iberus, the same name that gave 'Iberia' to the whole peninsula. Over time the old name changed in Spanish to Ebro, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of the ancient river that even named the land around it.