Marbella

American

[mahr-ve-lyah, -yah] / mɑrˈvɛ lyɑ, -yɑ /

noun

a seaport in S Spain, on the Mediterranean: resort center.

Marbella British

/ maːˈbeijə /

noun

a coastal resort in S Spain, on the Costa del Sol. Pop: 100 000 (2004 est)

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The tennis legend also holds the keys to a $5.9 million home in Miami and a $8.3 million Marbella pad.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

At a restaurant in Marbella, Spain, she was just another elegant woman vacationing and dining alone.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2025

Nevertheless, Edu and Ayto departed Marbella with an agreement in principle for both Merino and Zubimendi.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

He was arrested in Marbella in December 2023 when Spanish police and U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

“Do you remember when you all came to visit us in Marbella that one summer?”

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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