valencia

valencia — geographical name

1. A self-governing area on the eastern side of Spain that has its own regional gov

1.地名B1
釋義

A self-governing area on the eastern side of Spain that has its own regional government, three provinces, and a distinct cultural and linguistic identity along the Mediterranean coast.

例句

Mei-Lin explored the Albufera nature reserve in <hw>Valencia</hw>, where farmers grow rice for paella in freshwater lagoons.

travel + to specific location + regional food connection

The government of <hw>Valencia</hw> funds programs to teach Valencian in local primary schools alongside Spanish.

the government of + place name + bilingual education policy

2. One of the three administrative divisions that make up the Valencian Community,

2.地名B2
釋義

One of the three administrative divisions that make up the Valencian Community, located on the east coast of Spain with the city of Valencia as its capital.

例句

The province of <hw>Valencia</hw> grows most of Spain's oranges, with groves stretching far inland from the coast.

agricultural importance + the province of + place name

Ziad's relatives live in a village in the province of <hw>Valencia</hw>, north of the capital.

in the province of + place name

3. A large port city on the east coast of Spain that serves as the capital of the V

3.地名A2
釋義

A large port city on the east coast of Spain that serves as the capital of the Valencian Community and is well known for its modern arts complex, historic old quarter, and lively festivals.

例句

Stefan flew to <hw>Valencia</hw> to see the City of Arts and Sciences.

flight to + place name

Every March, <hw>Valencia</hw> welcomes thousands of visitors for the Las Fallas festival.

place name as subject welcoming visitors

用法筆記

When referring to the city, no article is needed before the name unless it is part of a descriptive phrase such as 'the city of Valencia.'

常見錯誤

I am going to the Valencia next week.
I am going to Valencia next week.
💡Place names do not take 'the' unless they are part of a specific official title.

4. A manufacturing and commercial center located in the north of Venezuela, lying t

4.地名B1
釋義

A manufacturing and commercial center located in the north of Venezuela, lying to the west-southwest of Caracas, with a large and fast-growing population.

例句

Folake's company moved her to <hw>Valencia</hw>, Venezuela, where she works in a car factory.

disambiguation: [place name], [country]

Toyota and other carmakers run large assembly plants in <hw>Valencia</hw>, Venezuela, employing thousands of workers.

manufacturing industry in the city

用法筆記

To avoid confusion with the Spanish city, speakers often add the country name — for example, 'Valencia, Venezuela' or 'Valencia in Venezuela.'

常見錯誤

My cousin moved to Valencia last year.' (ambiguous)
My cousin moved to Valencia, Venezuela, last year.
💡Without the country name, listeners may assume the more famous Spanish city.