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Definition of barranquilla

barranquilla

/ˌbɑː.rəŋˈkiː.jə/
bar · ran · quil · la
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barranquilla Lexical Profile

• 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.

Example

"We flew into Barranquilla just in time to experience its world-famous annual Carnival."

• Rhymes for barranquilla

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from Spanish, functioning as a diminutive of the word 'barranca' (meaning 'ravine' or 'gully'), which described the geographical features of the area where the settlement was originally founded.

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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barranquilla
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