Ciudades (en. Cities)

/θjuˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of buildings and homes where people reside.

Cities are constantly growing due to migration.

Las ciudades están en constante crecimiento debido a la migración.

Cultural and economic center of a region.

Cities are the engine of the country's economy.

Las ciudades son el motor de la economía del país.

Urban area with a significant population.

In cities, public services are more accessible.

En las ciudades, los servicios públicos son más accesibles.

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

twin cities

Two cities that maintain a special relationship and cooperation.

ciudades gemelas

bedroom communities

Residential areas where people live but work in another city.

ciudades dormitorio

dream city

Term that refers to famous places for their appeal, like New York.

ciudad del sueño

metropolis

Large city that serves as an economic and cultural center.

metrópoli

agglomeration

Concentration of people and buildings in a specific area.

agglomeración

urbanization

Process of expansion and development of urban areas.

urbanización

Streetwise

That neighborhood is very 'city' because of the nightlife it has.

Ese barrio es muy 'ciudad' por la vida nocturna que tiene.

City people

She is very 'city' because she has always lived in the downtown area.

Ella es muy 'ciudad' porque ha vivido siempre en el centro.