a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
"Visitors to Barcelona can explore its bustling Mediterranean coastline, visit its famous art museum, or learn about its complex history of radical political movements."
The capital city of Catalonia, Spain.
"Barcelona is the vibrant capital city of Catalonia in Spain."
The name Barcelona was ultimately adopted into English directly from the Catalan language. It retained its original form and meaning as it traveled to become a proper noun used internationally.