Municipal (en. Municipal)

/muniˈsipal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Referring to a municipality.

The municipal government approved the new budget.

El gobierno municipal aprobó el nuevo presupuesto.

Related to the administration of a locality.

Municipal services are essential for the community.

Los servicios municipales son esenciales para la comunidad.

Refers to the institutions or activities of the municipality.

The municipal theater offers high-quality performances.

El teatro municipal ofrece obras de gran calidad.

From Latin 'municipalis', derived from 'municipium', meaning 'city' or 'municipality'.

municipal government

Administration of a municipality.

gobierno municipal

municipal services

Services provided by the local administration.

servicios municipales

municipal law

Regulations that govern aspects within a municipality.

ley municipal

municipality

Territory managed by a local government.

municipio

municipal council

Body of elected representatives that administers the municipality.

consejo municipal

mayor's office

Office of the mayor, the highest municipal authority.

alcaldía

Referring to something related to local administration informally.

That project is very 'municipal'; it's more about appearance than substance.

Ese proyecto es muy 'municipal', se trata más de apariencia que de sustancia.