barrio
neighbourhood
noun BAH-rryoh Less Common
Origin: From Arabic barri ('outer/exterior').
Also means
district
Usage Note
Barrio refers to a neighbourhood or district within a city, and carries strong community connotations — el barrio is 'the hood' in informal speech. Barrio chino (literally 'Chinese quarter') historically referred to red-light districts in Spain, unrelated to Chinese communities. In Latin America, barrio can also imply a lower-income area.
Examples
"Vivo en un barrio tranquilo de la ciudad."
Natural Translation
I live in a quiet neighbourhood in the city.
Literal Translation
I-live in a neighbourhood quiet of the city
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