distrito

district

noun dees-TREE-toh Common

Origin: From Latin districtus (restrained, jurisdiction), from distringere.

Usage Note

Distrito denotes an administrative subdivision, from city districts to the Distrito Federal (federal district) used in Mexico City (now officially Ciudad de México) and other capitals. In Spain, Madrid is divided into distritos which are in turn divided into barrios. It is always masculine.

Examples

"Vivo en el distrito norte de la ciudad."

Natural Translation

I live in the northern district of the city.

Literal Translation

I-live in the district north of the city

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