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barrio

/ˈbɑːrioʊ/ /ˈbærioʊ/

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noun

Barrio marginal, barrio de clase baja

(in Venezuela or the Dominican Republic) A slum on the periphery of a major city; a low to middle-class neighborhood in a lesser city.

Examples :

"My cousin lives in a barrio outside of Caracas, and they have a very strong community spirit. "

Mi primo vive en un barrio marginal en las afueras de Caracas, y tienen un espíritu comunitario muy fuerte.

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noun

Barrio, distrito

(in some Spanish-speaking countries) A municipality or subdivision of a municipality.

Examples :

"Our school is located in the heart of the barrio, making it easily accessible to the families who live there. "

Nuestra escuela está ubicada en el corazón del barrio, lo que la hace fácilmente accesible para las familias que viven allí.

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Barangay

(in the Philippines) A barangay.

Examples :

"Our family lives in a small barrio just outside the city, where everyone knows each other. "

Nuestra familia vive en un pequeño barangay a las afueras de la ciudad, donde todos se conocen.

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Barrio, vecindario

An area or neighborhood in a US city inhabited predominantly by Spanish-speakers or people of Hispanic origin.

Examples :

"My grandmother lives in a vibrant barrio where everyone speaks Spanish. "

Mi abuela vive en un barrio vibrante donde todos hablan español.

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