CEFR B1

barca

noun

Meaning

A common abbreviation for FC Barcelona, a professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain. The team has a massive following and is known for its distinctive playing style and successful history in European competitions.

Examples

Barca won the Champions League in 2009 and 2011, with Lionel Messi as their star player.
The Barca team has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid, with their matches being some of the most watched in the world.

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barca (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrkə/

Definition

A common abbreviation for FC Barcelona, a professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain. The team has a massive following and is known for its distinctive playing style and successful history in European competitions.

Examples

Barca won the Champions League in 2009 and 2011, with Lionel Messi as their star player.
The Barca team has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid, with their matches being some of the most watched in the world.

How to Use barca

play for Barca (verb phrase): to play football for the club — "Lionel Messi has played for Barca for over 15 years."
support Barca (verb phrase): to be a fan of the club — "I have supported Barca since I was a child."

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