Padrón

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A town in northwest Spain famous for its old streets and for small green peppers called Padrón

proper noun

: Padrón

Examples

While this study looked at more global outcomes, the results reflected the findings of previous work with younger students (Padrón, 1992) that suggest the potential benefits of cognitive strategy instruction for ELLs.

Academic text (2012)
On July 13, the newspaper Granma published: "The sentence by the Special Military Court against Ochoa, Martínez, Antonio de la Guardia, and Amado Padrón was carried out."

Academic text (2014)
Padrón is famous for its delicious green peppers and is a must-visit for food lovers.
Many tourists travel to Padrón to explore its rich history and enjoy the stunning landscapes.
In the town of Padrón, you can find beautiful architecture that reflects its cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

Padrón main

Etymology

Padrón gets its name from a local Galician word pedrón, which comes from pedra meaning 'stone'. A helpful story says a large stone marked the place where Saint James's boat landed, so Padrón became a well-known stop for pilgrims and kept its historic seaside link.