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Definition of andorra la vella
andorra la vella
andorra la vella Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital city of the Principality of Andorra, located in southwestern Europe high in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain.
Example
"During our road trip through the Pyrenees, we stopped in Andorra la Vella to explore its historic streets and enjoy the mountainous scenery."
Word Nuance & Usage
The suffix 'la Vella' (meaning 'the Old' or 'the Town' in Catalan) is specifically used to distinguish the capital city from the Principality of Andorra as a whole.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Catalan 'Andorra la Vella', literally 'Andorra the Old' or 'Andorra the Town', established to differentiate the principal settlement from the wider territory of the country.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Andorra la vella. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/andorra la vella