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uptown

/ˈʌp.taʊn/

Traducción: Relativo a la parte alta o más exclusiva de una ciudad; se usa a menudo para referirse a algo elegante, refinado o asociado con la clase social alta., Adverbio que significa «hacia la parte alta de la ciudad» o «en la parte alta de la ciudad», refiriéndose generalmente a una zona residencial o acomodada, alejada del distrito de negocios central. Es común en el inglés estadounidense, especialmente en Nueva York., Sustantivo que designa la zona residencial de una ciudad situada lejos del distrito central de negocios, generalmente en la parte alta o periférica.

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adjective

/ˈʌp.taʊn/B2formalamerican
  • esRelativo a la parte alta o más exclusiva de una ciudad; se usa a menudo para referirse a algo elegante, refinado o asociado con la clase social alta.

Relating to the upper or more affluent part of a city; often used to describe something sophisticated, stylish, or associated with a higher social class.

  1. Located in the upper part of a townB1formalamerican

    Relating to or situated in the residential or more affluent part of a town or city, typically away from the central business district.

    esde la zona alta

    • They bought a beautiful house in an uptown neighborhood.
    • The uptown area is known for its quiet streets and parks.
    • She prefers the uptown district for its relaxed atmosphere.

    Sinónimosaffluentexclusivefashionableresidentialupper-classupscale

    Antónimosdowntown

Formas
  • more uptown comparative form
  • most uptown superlative form

adverb

/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/B1formalamerican
  • esAdverbio que significa «hacia la parte alta de la ciudad» o «en la parte alta de la ciudad», refiriéndose generalmente a una zona residencial o acomodada, alejada del distrito de negocios central. Es común en el inglés estadounidense, especialmente en Nueva York.

An adverb meaning 'toward or in the upper part of a town or city,' typically referring to a residential or affluent area away from the central business district. It is especially common in American English, notably in New York City.

  1. Toward or in the upper part of townB1informalamerican

    Moving or located in the residential or higher part of a city, often away from the central business district.

    eshacia o en la parte alta de la ciudad

    • She walked uptown to visit her grandmother.
    • The bus goes uptown every 15 minutes.
    • They live uptown in a quiet neighborhood.

    Antónimosdowntown

Formas
  • more uptown comparative form
  • most uptown superlative form

noun

/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/B1formalamerican
  • esSustantivo que designa la zona residencial de una ciudad situada lejos del distrito central de negocios, generalmente en la parte alta o periférica.

A noun referring to a residential area of a town or city that is located away from the central commercial district.

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  1. Residential districtB1formalamerican

    A residential area of a town or city, typically located away from the central business district and often considered more affluent or quieter.

    esBarrio residencial alto

    • They moved to an uptown neighborhood for more space and peace.
    • Uptown is known for its beautiful parks and historic homes.
    • The bus goes from downtown to uptown every hour.

    Sinónimosbedroom communityresidential arearesidential districtsuburb

    Antónimosdowntown

Formas
  • uptowns plural form
  • uptowns' possessive plural form
  • uptown's possessive singular form