cordova

• Nom propre associé à un nom de famille ou à un nom de lieu, notamment à l'explorateur espagnol qui découvrit le Yucatán, à une ville du sud de l'Espagne réputée pour sa culture mauresque, et à une ville du centre de l'Argentine où se trouve une université fondée en 1613.

A proper noun referring to a surname or place name, notably associated with a Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan, a city in southern Spain known for its Moorish culture, and a city in central Argentina that hosts a university founded in 1613.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formal

   A Spanish explorer and conquistador who is credited with discovering the Yucatán Peninsula in 1517.

   Cordoue (explorateur espagnol)

   • Cordova led an expedition that first encountered the Maya civilization.
   • The explorer Cordova is remembered for his early voyages to the New World.
   • Historians often credit Cordova with the discovery of Yucatan.

2. City in southern SpainB1formal

   A historic city in Andalusia, southern Spain, known for its rich Moorish architecture and cultural heritage.

   Cordoue

   • Cordova was once the capital of the Islamic Caliphate in Spain.
   • The Mezquita in Cordova is a stunning example of Moorish architecture.
   • Tourists flock to Cordova to explore its ancient streets and gardens.

   Synonymescordoba

3. B1formal

   A major city in central Argentina, known for its university founded in 1613 and its cultural significance.

   Cordoue (Argentine)

   • Cordova is home to one of the oldest universities in South America.
   • The city of Cordova in Argentina is a hub for education and industry.
   • Many students travel to Cordova to study at its historic university.