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    Metrópolis (en. Metropolis)

    /metrópolis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large city that serves as the economic, political, and cultural center of a region.
    Madrid is the metropolis of Spain.
    Madrid es la metrópolis de España.
    A city with a high concentration of population and activity, often influencing surrounding areas.
    New York is considered a global metropolis.
    Nueva York es considerada una metrópolis global.
    An urban environment characterized by its great diversity and dynamism.
    The metropolis offers job and entertainment opportunities.
    La metrópolis ofrece oportunidades de trabajo y entretenimiento.
    An urban area that contains dense population and developed infrastructure.
    The metropolis of São Paulo is one of the largest in South America.
    La metrópolis de São Paulo es una de las más grandes de América del Sur.
    Cities that are centers of culture and art in their respective regions.
    Paris remains a metropolis of fashion and art.
    París sigue siendo una metrópolis de la moda y el arte.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'metropolis', meaning 'mother city'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    metropolitan life
    Characteristic lifestyle of large cities.
    vida metropolitana
    metropolitan methods
    Strategies and practices applied in urban environments.
    métodos metropolitanos
    metropolitan culture
    Cultural manifestations typical of large cities.
    cultura metropolitana

    Related Words

    urbanization
    Process of city and urban area growth.
    urbanización
    megacity
    A conurbation of cities extending over a large area.
    megápolis
    urban center
    The core of activity and commerce in a city.
    centro urbano

    Slang Meanings

    To informally refer to a large city.
    I'm going to the metropolis for the weekend.
    Voy a la metrópolis para el fin de semana.
    Used to describe the hustle and bustle of urban life.
    Here in the metropolis, there is always something to do.
    Aquí en la metrópolis, siempre hay algo que hacer.