Centros (en. Centers)

/ˈθentɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Points or places that are the core of an activity.
The city's health centers offer medical care.
Los centros de salud de la ciudad ofrecen atención médica.
Educational or cultural institutions.
The educational centers in the region are improving their infrastructure.
Los centros educativos de la región están mejorando su infraestructura.
Geographical areas around which an economic activity develops.
Urban centers often have more services and opportunities.
Los centros urbanos suelen tener más servicios y oportunidades.

Etymology

The term 'centros' comes from the Latin 'centrum,' which means 'central point.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

centers of attention
Places where assistance or services are provided to those in need.
centros de atención
health centers
Facilities dedicated to medical care.
centros de salud
shopping centers
Places where various shops and services are grouped together.
centros comerciales

Related Words

educational center
Institution that provides formal education.
centro educativo
cultural center
Space dedicated to promoting cultural activities.
centro cultural
logistics center
Facility dedicated to supply chain management.
centro logístico

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to the central area of a city.
Let's take a walk around the centers; there are many things to see.
Vamos a pasear por los centros, hay muchas cosas que ver.
In some contexts, it refers to groups of people in a specific place.
The entertainment centers are crowded on weekends.
Los centros de diversión están llenos los fines de semana.