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Definition of barranquilla
barranquilla
/ˌbɑː.rəŋˈkiː.jə/
bar · ran · quil · la
barranquilla Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A major industrial port city in northern Colombia, situated near the Caribbean Sea at the mouth of the Magdalena River, known for its vibrant culture and as the capital of the Atlántico department.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barranquilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barranquilla