granada: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Historical, Geographical
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What does “granada” mean?
A medium-sized Spanish city, known historically as the last Muslim capital in the Iberian Peninsula and home to the Alhambra palace.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A medium-sized Spanish city, known historically as the last Muslim capital in the Iberian Peninsula and home to the Alhambra palace.
A common toponym for cities and towns in Spanish-speaking countries (literally meaning 'pomegranate').
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage.
Connotations
For both, strong connotations of history (Reconquista, Alhambra), Moorish architecture, and tourism.
Frequency
Equally low frequency, appearing mainly in historical, travel, or cultural contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “granada” in a Sentence
[Preposition] + GranadaGranada + [Verb][Adjective] + GranadaVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “granada” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Granada-based architect
- the Granada region
American English
- Granada-style architecture
- a Granada-inspired courtyard
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism or hospitality sectors ('Granada hotel group').
Academic
Used in historical, architectural, and Islamic studies contexts.
Everyday
Used in travel planning and discussions of Spanish culture.
Technical
May appear in cartography or historical geography.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “granada”
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Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “granada”
- Pronouncing it as /ˈɡrænədə/ (like 'Canada').
- Adding a definite article ('the Granada').
- Confusing it with 'Grenada', the Caribbean island nation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. 'Grenade' is an explosive device. 'Granada' is a city in Spain. They have different etymologies but a similar spelling, which can cause confusion.
It is pronounced /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/, with the stress on the second syllable: gruh-NAH-duh.
Granada (Spain) is spelled with an 'a' after the 'n'. Grenada (the Caribbean island) is spelled with an 'e' after the 'n' and is pronounced /ɡrəˈneɪdə/ (gruh-NAY-duh).
Not in standard English. In English, the fruit is called a 'pomegranate'. In Spanish, 'granada' means pomegranate, but this usage is not standard in English outside of direct translations or specific culinary contexts using Spanish terms.
A medium-sized Spanish city, known historically as the last Muslim capital in the Iberian Peninsula and home to the Alhambra palace.
Granada is usually formal, historical, geographical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a GRANny (GRAN) with a ADA (a name) who lives in the beautiful Spanish city of Granada.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CROSSROADS OF CULTURES (blending Islamic and Christian heritage).
Practice
Quiz
What is Granada primarily known as in an English context?