Spanish word

Málaga

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmalaɣa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounMalaga

Example

Voy a Málaga en verano.

I'm going to Malaga in summer.

Illustration for Málaga (Malaga)

More examples

El aeropuerto de Málaga está cerca del centro.

The Málaga airport is near the city center.

Common phrases

  • ciudad de Málaga

    Málaga city

  • aeropuerto de Málaga

    Málaga airport

  • playas de Málaga

    Málaga beaches

Similar words

ciudad: Urban center with dense population acting as a commercial and government hub.
playa: Strip of sand along the sea used for bathing, relaxation and seaside leisure.
puerto: Maritime terminal where vessels moor and freight or passengers are handled.
localidad: Specific populated locality such as a hamlet, town or district.

Definition in Spanish

Capital de la provincia de Málaga, situada en la costa mediterránea de Andalucía, con puerto activo y patrimonio cultural notable.

Word origin

The name ultimately comes from Phoenician malaka 'salt' and entered Spanish through Roman Malaca, reflecting the city's long history as a Mediterranean port.

Usage tips

  • Málaga also names a sweet fortified wine, so context or the phrase vino de Málaga indicates reference to the wine rather than the city.

Other meanings

  • province of Málaganoun
  • Málaga winenoun

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