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Definition of valladolid
valladolid
/ˌvælədəˈliːd/
Val · la · do · lid
valladolid Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A major industrial city and municipality in northwestern Spain, situated on the Pisuerga River, which serves as the de facto capital of the autonomous community of Castile and León.
2
A city located in the eastern part of the Mexican state of Yucatán, renowned for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and proximity to significant Mayan archaeological sites.
Word Nuance & Usage
Depending on context, it refers either to the historical industrial city in northwestern Spain or the prominent colonial tourist city in Yucatán, Mexico.
• Rhymes for valladolid
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Valladolid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/valladolid