Barranquilla

American  

[bahr-rahn-kee-yah] / ˌbɑr rɑnˈki yɑ /

noun

1. a seaport in N Colombia, on the Magdalena River.

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Barranquilla British  

/ barranˈkiʎa /

noun

1. a port in N Colombia, on the Magdalena River. Pop: 1 918 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, an outsider from the port city of Barranquilla who uses fierce rhetoric when talking about illegal armed groups, has promised to trim the size of the government by 40%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

One day after the statue’s unveiling, tourists from around the country had already gathered around the Barranquilla boardwalk to see the new landmark and take selfies.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2023

In 2006, Barranquilla unveiled a Shakira monument that depicts the pop star in her early days, playing an acoustic guitar and wearing jeans and boots.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

A bronze statue of Colombian singer Shakira has been unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Sell the panela and yuccas á buen precio; and remind Captain Julio not to forget on the next trip to bring the little Carmen a doll from Barranquilla.

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis