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    Barrios (en. Neighborhoods)

    /ˈbar.rjos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Urban division that may have distinct cultural, social, or economic characteristics.
    The neighborhoods of the city have different architectural styles.
    Los barrios de la ciudad tienen diferentes estilos arquitectónicos.
    Population area that can vary in terms of needs and resources.
    In some neighborhoods, the community organizes for social activities.
    En algunos barrios, la comunidad se organiza para actividades sociales.
    Area that may be inhabited by a specific community.
    I visited a neighborhood where many immigrant families live.
    Visité un barrio donde viven muchas familias inmigrantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'barrium,' which refers to a place or district.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marginalized neighborhoods
    Sectors of the city that suffer from poverty and need.
    barrios marginados
    upscale neighborhood
    High-income residential area.
    barrio alto
    build community
    Create community ties among the inhabitants of an area.
    hacer barrio

    Related Words

    neighborhood
    Group of houses and inhabitants that share an area.
    vecindario
    community
    Set of people living in the same place and sharing interests.
    comunidad
    urban
    Related to the city.
    urbano

    Slang Meanings

    Dangerous or complicated neighborhood.
    Don't go out too late, that neighborhood is rough.
    No salgas muy tarde, ese barrio está pesado.
    Space of coexistence and interaction among neighbors.
    In my neighborhood, we all know each other.
    En mi barrio todos nos conocemos.