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Meaning of "Gran Canaria" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAN CANARIA

Gran Canaria  [ɡraŋ kaˈnarja] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAN CANARIA

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Gran Canaria is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAN CANARIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the second most populous island of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, with a population of 838,397 which constitutes approximately 40% of the population of the archipelago. Located in the Atlantic Ocean about 150 kilometres off the northwestern coast of Africa and about 1350 km from Europe. Gran Canaria was populated by the Canarii, who may have arrived as early as 500 BC. The Canarii called the island Tamarán or Land of the Brave. After over a century of European incursions and attempts at conquest, the island was conquered on April 29, 1483, after a campaign that lasted 5 years, by the Crown of Castile, with the support of Queen Isabella I, a conquest which turned out to be an important step towards the expansion of the unified Spain. The capital city of Las Palmas was founded on June 24, 1478, under the name "Real de Las Palmas", by Juan Rejón, head of the invading Castilian army. In 1492, Christopher Columbus anchored in the Port of Las Palmas on his first trip to the Americas. Las Palmas is, jointly with Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAN CANARIA

Gramsci
gran
gran cassa
Gran Chaco
Gran Paradiso
gran turismo
Grana Padano
Granada
granadilla
Granados
granaries
granary
Granary bread
grand
Grand Bahama
Grand Banks
Grand Canal
Grand Canary
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon State

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAN CANARIA

aria
Bavaria
bipinnaria
Bulgaria
lacunaria
laminaria
luminaria
malaria
maria
militaria
oceanaria
Pasionaria
planaria
sanguinaria
sanitaria
Santa Maria
saponaria
sharia
the Santa Maria
varia

Synonyms and antonyms of Gran Canaria in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Gran Canaria» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAN CANARIA

Find out the translation of Gran Canaria to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Gran Canaria from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Gran Canaria» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

大加那利
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Gran Canaria
570 millions of speakers

English

Gran Canaria
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ग्रैन कैनरिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غران كناريا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Гран-Канария
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Gran Canaria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঠাকরূণদিদি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Gran Canaria
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gran Canaria
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グランカナリア島
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그란 카나리아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gran Canaria
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிரான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रॅन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gran Canaria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gran Canaria
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Гран - Канарія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gran Canaria
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γκραν Κανάρια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gran Canaria
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Gran Canaria
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gran Canaria
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Gran Canaria

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAN CANARIA»

The term «Gran Canaria» is very widely used and occupies the 18.974 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAN CANARIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Gran Canaria

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAN CANARIA»

Discover the use of Gran Canaria in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Gran Canaria and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gran Canaria
This practical guide aims to be fun to read as well as informative. It offers a wealth of inside knowledge and tips on such topics as recommended restaurants and bars, "must see" sights, shops, walks and travel information.
Tony Kelly, 2002
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Walking in the Canary Islands: Vol 2 East: Gran Canaria, ...
Walkers with a fascination for flowers will find a bewildering array of endemic species. This guide book takes in the islands of Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Paddy Dillon, 2010
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Landscapes of Gran Canaria: A Countryside Guide
This guide to Malta, Gozo and Comina includes: topographical walking maps; fold-out touring maps; many short walks and picnic suggestions - suitable for hot summer days and for those with young children; and an update service with specific ...
Noel Rochford, 2004
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria: Gran Canaria
Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Gran Canaria effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10: Gran Canaria. Now available in ePub format.
‎2012
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Gran Canaria
Packed with colour photographs and easy-to-use maps, this edition offers a comprehensive guide to Gran Canaria, from the stunning beaches and throbbing nightlife of the southern resorts to the history, culture and excitement of the ...
Neville Walker, 2006
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DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Gran Canaria
It is packed with illustrations, providing the insider knowledge that every visitor needs on their trip. Explore every corner effortlessly using the many maps included within the guide.
Lucy Corne, 2010
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Insight Pocket Guides Gran Canaria
Wouldn't it be wonderful to see the sights with your own local host to give you a native's point of view? Insight's Pocket Guides deliver this personal service with a sleek, portable guide that gives you the inside scoop.
Insight Guides, Margaret Hart, 2001
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Walking on Gran Canaria
Situated in the middle of the archipelago and one of the larger Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is often referred to as a miniature continent due to its variety. Its fringes are heavily eroded, scored by dozens of steep-sided rocky barrancos and , ...
Paddy Dillon, 2013
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Gran Canaria
Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into .
Gabrielle MacPhedran, American Automobile Association Staff, 2005
10
Gran Canaria
The guide containshelpful advice for planning you trip with informationabout when to go, getting there, being there and gettingaround. ..
AA PUBLISHING, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAN CANARIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Gran Canaria is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gran Canaria Wind & Waves Festival: Gran Canaria PWA World Cup
Pozo lived up to its reputation as being one of the Meccas's of the windsurfing world on day one of the Gran Canaria Wind & Waves Festival as ... «BYM News, Jul 15»
2
SPFL transfer latest: Odegaard to Celtic deal still alive, Rangers take …
(Gran Canaria TV). Stefan Scepovic could be heading back to Spain. Owen Coyle is looking to convince former St Mirren midfielder John ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
3
Football - Varas joins Las Palmas
"Varas is expected to arrive in Gran Canaria on Tuesday and will be officially unveiled once he passes a medical." The 32-year-old played four ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, Jul 15»
4
Club Profile: Khimki Moscow Region
... and Last 32 groups and swept three of its four elimination round series – including the finals against Herbalife Gran Canaria Las Palmas. «Euroleague, Jul 15»
5
CSKA lands big man Freeland
Freeland started his career with Gran Canaria and played there until he signed with Unicaja in 2009. He has also been a member of the British ... «Euroleague, Jul 15»
6
Ryanair sets up flights to Israel
O'Brien said the average winter temperature in Gran Canaria and Eilat were similar but that 10 million tourists a year spend $5 billion in Gran ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
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Heat alerts still affect most of Spain on Monday
... Ebro valley, as well as in the Canaries, where warnings of heavy seas have also been issued in Gran Canaria, La Gomera and Tenerife. «Spanish News Today, Jul 15»
8
Edy Tavares chose Hawks over several European teams
The Hawks came to Gran Canaria to talk to me, to speak with me, to motivate me to work. That was part of the decision to come because of the ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
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Man City's David Silva says winter break could make England …
Silva, speaking at an event to launch the building of a luxury beach at Anfi Tauro in his native Gran Canaria, insists England can emerge from ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Newcastle United new boy Georginio Wijnaldum is the biggest …
Back in January my club Sparta Prague played in a mid-winter tournament in sunny Gran Canaria. It was meant to tune us all up during the ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

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