barrio

A noun referring to a Spanish-speaking neighborhood or district within a town or city, particularly in the United States, or an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein spanischsprachiges Viertel oder Stadtviertel bezeichnet, besonders in den USA, oder ein städtisches Wohngebiet in einem spanischsprachigen Land.

1. Spanish-speaking neighborhood in the US B2 formal american

   A district or quarter within a town or city, especially in the United States, where Spanish is predominantly spoken and which is often inhabited by people of Hispanic origin.

   • He grew up in a vibrant barrio in East Los Angeles.
   • The local barrio has a strong sense of community and cultural pride.
   • Many small businesses in the barrio serve traditional Latin American food.

   🇩🇪Hispanisches Viertel

2. Urban area in a Spanish-speaking country B2 formal

   A neighborhood or district within a city or town in a Spanish-speaking country.

   • The barrio is known for its colorful houses and lively markets.
   • We visited a historic barrio in Mexico City.
   • Each barrio in the city has its own unique character and traditions.

   🇩🇪Stadtviertel

   Synonyme: communitydistrictneighborhoodprecinctquartersectorwardzone

• barrios plural form
• barrios' possessive plural form
• barrio's possessive singular form