Suburbio (en. Suburb)

/subúrbio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Area located at the edge of a city, generally with residential development.
They decided to move to a suburb to enjoy more space.
Decidieron mudarse a un suburbio para disfrutar de más espacio.
Place where mostly families live, away from the hustle and bustle of the urban center.
Suburbs are ideal for raising children.
Los suburbios son ideales para criar a los hijos.
Area characterized by the construction of single-family homes.
The suburb has many houses with gardens.
El suburbio tiene muchas casas con jardín.

Etymology

From the Latin 'suburbium', meaning 'next to the city'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in the suburb
Residing in a residential area located on the outskirts of the city.
vivir en el suburbio
quiet suburbs
Referring to residential areas that are calm and family-friendly.
suburbios tranquilos
to leave the suburb
Leaving the residential area towards the urban center.
salir del suburbio

Related Words

city
Urbanized area with high population density.
ciudad
neighborhood
Parts of a city that have specific characteristics.
barrio
metropolis
Large city that is a center of culture and commerce.
metrópoli

Slang Meanings

Suburb as a lower-class place.
That place looks like a suburb, there's nothing interesting.
Ese lugar parece un suburbio, no hay nada interesante.
Referring to the boring life in the suburb.
Life in the suburb is so monotonous.
La vida en el suburbio es tan monótona.