gibraltar

BrE /ɡɪˈbrɔːtlə/ AmE /ɡɪˈbrɑːtlər/

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1 PLACE [noun] B2

a British territory on the southern tip of Spain, between Europe and Africa

Gibraltar (nombre propio)

Collocations the Rock of Gibraltar

  • The Rock of Gibraltar is a popular tourist destination.

    El Peñón de Gibraltar es un destino turístico muy popular.

2 STRONGHOLD [noun] C1

a place that is strongly defended and difficult to capture or conquer

fuerte, fortaleza

Collocations a Gibraltar of resistance

  • The city became a Gibraltar of resistance against the invaders.

    La ciudad se convirtió en un fuerte de resistencia contra los invasores.