Matanzas

[ muh-tan-zuhs; Spanish mah-tahn-sahs ]

noun

1. a seaport on the NW coast of Cuba.

Matanzas

/ maˈtanθas; məˈtænzəs /

noun

1. a port in W central Cuba: founded in 1693 and developed into the second city of Cuba in the mid-19th century; exports chiefly sugar. Pop: 130 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Friday's total blackout came after the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas - the largest on the island - went offline.

From BBC

It’s also visible in the growing ranks of evangelicals who worship across the island, in the faith of LGBTQ+ Christians who sing at an inclusive church in the seaport of Matanzas, or in the pilgrims who travel to the remote shrine of Cuba’s patron saint in the shadow of the Sierra Maestra mountains.

From Seattle Times

The first members of Saralegui’s congregation began gathering on a house terrace in Matanzas over a decade ago to sing and pray.

From Seattle Times

After the end of the chaos, Matanzas High School staff notified parents about the brawl.

From Washington Times

After a brawl erupted at Matanzas High School in Flagler County, Florida, school resource officers arrested 11 students, three on felony charges.

From Washington Times