Ciudad (en. City)

/sjuˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An urban area where many people reside.
Barcelona is a beautiful city.
Barcelona es una ciudad hermosa.
An administrative entity that can include various communities.
The city of Madrid is the capital of Spain.
La ciudad de Madrid es la capital de España.
A set of buildings and public spaces that form an urban core.
In the city, there are museums, parks, and shopping centers.
En la ciudad hay museos, parques y centros comerciales.

Etymology

From Latin 'civitas', which means 'city' or 'community'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bedroom community
A city where many people live but work elsewhere.
ciudad dormitorio
university city
A city with a high number of educational institutions.
ciudad universitaria
capital city
The city that is the seat of government.
ciudad capital

Related Words

metropolis
City of large size and population, which exerts influence over other cities.
metrópoli
urbanization
Process by which a region becomes an urban area.
urbanización
mayor's office
Administration of a city or municipality.
alcaldía

Slang Meanings

Job (city where one works)
I go to work in the city.
Voy a la chamba en la ciudad.
Jungle (referring to the active life of the city)
The city is a concrete jungle.
La ciudad es una jungla de cemento.