How to Say ‘San Sebastian’ in Spain Spanish
San Sebastián
sahn seh-bahs-TYAHN
[sahn seh-bahs-TYAHN]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Signs often show the Basque name Donostia alongside it, so don't be thrown when you see it at stations.
Phrase Breakdown
San
[sahn]
San
A title used before certain names of saints in Christianity.
San Francisco es una ciudad hermosa.
San Francisco is a beautiful city.
Sebastián
[seh-bahs-TYAHN]
Sebastian
Saint's name; together with 'San' it names a coastal city in the Basque Country famous for its food.
San Sebastián tiene una playa preciosa.
San Sebastián has a beautiful beach.
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