Distrito (en. District)

/disˈtɾito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Geographical area that is distinguished within a country or locality.

The financial district is the economic center of the city.

El distrito financiero es el centro económico de la ciudad.

Administrative division that organizes public services.

We live in a district that has many schools and parks.

Vivimos en un distrito que tiene muchas escuelas y parques.

Area where electoral voting takes place.

It is important to know in which electoral district we are registered.

Es importante saber en qué distrito electoral estamos registrados.

From Latin 'districtus', which means 'to limit' or 'to separate'.

school district

Area designated for the administration of schools.

distrito escolar

federal district

Territory under the jurisdiction of the central government.

distrito federal

commercial district

Area with a high concentration of commercial activities.

distrito comercial

municipality

Territorial division that has administrative autonomy.

municipio

province

Territorial division broader than a district.

provincia

It is used in some regions to refer to a specific area full of activity.

Let's go to the district tonight, there's a lively atmosphere!

Vamos al distrito esta noche, ¡hay mucho ambiente!