No. 2,426 in Spanish
medina
"Medina" refers to the historic old town or city center in Arab cities, typically walled and characterized by narrow streets.
In a sentence
La medina de Marrakech es famosa por sus laberintos de calles estrechas y su encanto histórico.
The medina of Marrakech is famous for its labyrinths of narrow streets and its historical charm.
In this sentence, 'medina' is used to refer to the old town or historic district within a city, characterized by traditional architecture and marketplaces.
Ella dijo que había visitado una medina en Túnez durante sus vacaciones.
She said she had visited a medina in Tunisia during her vacation.
Here, 'medina' again refers to a historic city or district, commonly found in countries with Islamic heritage.
El guía explica que la medina fue establecida hace siglos como un lugar comercial y cultural.
The guide explains that the medina was established centuries ago as a commercial and cultural hub.
In this sentence, 'medina' is used historically to denote the establishment of such districts as centers of activity in the past.
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