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• Aragonese — Pertaining to Aragon, its native population within this Spanish autonomous community, or their language. As a noun, it denotes a native inhabitant or member of the historical Aragonese community, or the minority Romance idiom (the Aragonese language) developed from Vulgar Latin in the Pyrenean valleys and spoken today by several thousand people.
• Aragonese — A woman originating from the Aragon region; the feminine form of the term aragonez. In comparative linguistics, it denotes the Aragonese language, a member of the Western Iberian language group, recognized as the region's own tongue. As an adjective, it describes feminine entities such as a historical dynasty, a cultural tradition, or a settlement in northern Spain.
• Aranjuez — A historical city and municipality in Spain, located in the Community of Madrid, famous for its Royal Palace and spectacular gardens declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In universal cultural consciousness, the name is indissolubly linked to the famous classical guitar composition 'Concierto de Aranjuez', composed by Joaquín Rodrigo, inspired by the melancholic atmosphere and beautiful landscapes of this former royal spring residence.
• Arapiles — A town and municipality in Spain, located in the province of Salamanca (Castile and León), renowned in world history for the famous Battle of Arapiles (known in Anglo-Saxon historiography as the Battle of Salamanca) on July 22, 1812. In this major conflict of the Peninsular War, the Anglo-Portuguese allied troops led by the Duke of Wellington achieved a decisive victory against the French army led by Marshal Marmont.
• Araujo — A surname of Galician and Portuguese origin, widely distributed throughout the Ibero-American world, etymologically derived from a toponym linked to a local shrub called 'araujo' or from a historical geographical area in the Iberian Peninsula. Borne by numerous figures in sports, politics, and culture.
• Asturias — An autonomous community and historical province located in northern Spain, on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea, officially named the Principality of Asturias (Principado de Asturias). This mountainous and structurally isolated region is historically recognized as the nucleus of Christian resistance during the Moorish invasion, being the location where the Reconquista movement began under King Pelagius in the year 722; the title 'Prince of Asturias' is traditionally held by the heir to the Spanish throne.
• Aviles — An important industrial and port city located in the autonomous community of Asturias in northern Spain, situated on the banks of the homonymous estuary near the Atlantic Ocean; it is historically recognized for its remarkably well-preserved medieval old town, as well as for its major role in Spanish steel and metallurgy during the 20th century. In modern cultural terms, the city hosts the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.
• Manuel Azaña y Díaz — The full name of Manuel Azaña y Díaz (1880-1940), one of the most influential and dramatic political figures of 20th-century Spain, writer, journalist, and President of the Second Spanish Republic during the Civil War. He attempted to structurally reform state institutions, the military, and the educational system by promoting advanced secular measures. His refined oratorical style and critical essays reflect a profound vision for cultural modernization, making him a benchmark figure in contemporary Spanish historiography.
• Badajoz — A city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Extremadura, near the border with Portugal, serving as the capital of the province of the same name. Situated on the left bank of the Guadiana River, the city holds major historical importance due to its medieval Moorish fortifications and its strategic role as a border fortress during numerous Iberian conflicts.
• Badalona — A city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Catalonia, within the province of Barcelona. Situated on the Mediterranean coast at the mouth of the Besòs River, it is part of the Barcelona metropolitan area and stands as one of the oldest and largest Catalan cities, founded by the Romans as Baetulo, boasting a rich archaeological heritage.