el barrio
neighborhood
Es una parte o zona de una ciudad o pueblo donde vive una comunidad de personas.
Definition & meaning
Barrio means a neighborhood or district, a part of a town or city with its own identity or characteristics.
In some contexts, especially in the United States, “barrio” can also refer specifically to a Spanish-speaking or Latino neighborhood.
Grammar & Word origin
Barrio is a masculine noun: el barrio. Its plural is barrios.
It comes from Arabic barrī, meaning “outer” or “outside,” reflecting the historical sense of an area outside a town.
Synonyms & antonyms
- zona — an area or zone; broader and less specifically residential.
- vecindario — a neighborhood, often emphasizing its residents and community.
- distrito — a district, often an official administrative division.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Vivo en un barrio muy tranquilo.noun
I live in a very quiet neighborhood.
Mi abuela tiene una tienda en el barrio.noun
My grandmother has a shop in the neighborhood.
Hay un parque nuevo en nuestro barrio.noun
There is a new park in our neighborhood.
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