Metrópoli (en. Metropolis)

/metɾoˈpoli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large city that is a center of economic, political, and cultural activities.
The metropolis offers many job opportunities.
La metrópoli ofrece muchas oportunidades laborales.
City with a large population that influences its surroundings.
Madrid is an internationally recognized metropolis.
Madrid es una metrópoli reconocida internacionalmente.
Concentration of diverse cultures and nationalities in an urban space.
The metropolis is a melting pot of cultures.
La metrópoli es un crisol de culturas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

metropolis of art
City famous for its artistic and cultural production.
metrópoli del arte
to live in the metropolis
Inhabitant of a large city with a hectic lifestyle.
vivir en la metrópoli

Related Words

metropolitan
Related to a metropolis.
metropolitano
urbane
Large city; synonym for metropolis.
urbe

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a very busy or chaotic city.
That metropolis is a hive of activity.
Esa metrópoli es un hervidero de gente.
Used to describe the fast and modern urban lifestyle.
The pace of life in the metropolis is unstoppable.
El ritmo de vida en la metrópoli es imparable.