Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"City" in Spanish: ciudad
la ciudad
A city is la ciudad. It is feminine. Say el centro de la ciudad for downtown.
Plans
Hoy exploramos la ciudad a pie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ciudad
Say it
syoo-DAHD
/sju.ˈðað/
syoo-DAHD. Soft c like s. Stress DAHD.
"City" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ciudad | the city Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en la ciudad | in the city Location. | Location. |
| centro de la ciudad | city center Downtown area. | Downtown area. |
| fuera de la ciudad | outside the city Suburbs or countryside. | Suburbs or countryside. |
How to use ciudad in real life
- 1Plans
Hoy exploramos la ciudad a pie.
Today we explore the city on foot.
Walking day.
- 2Taxi
Lléveme al centro de la ciudad.
Take me to the city center.
Clear destination.
- 3Opinion
Esta ciudad es enorme.
This city is huge.
Simple reaction.
Mistakes English speakers make with ciudad
Incorrect: El ciudad es grande.
Correct: La ciudad es grande.
Ciudad is feminine: la ciudad.
Incorrect: Vivo en el city.
Correct: Vivo en la ciudad.
Use ciudad, not English city.
Good to know
Good to knowCiudad is a city. Pueblo is a town or village. Big metros still use ciudad in everyday talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a walking route
ChatPal
¿Conoces bien esta ciudad?
Do you know this city well?
You
No. Es mi primera ciudad aquí.
No. It's my first city here.
ChatPal
Empezamos por el centro.
We'll start downtown.
You
Perfecto. Llevo agua.
Perfect. I'll bring water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "City" in Spanish
Is ciudad feminine?
Yes: la ciudad.
City center?
El centro de la ciudad.
City vs pueblo?
Ciudad is bigger; pueblo is a town.
Pronounce ciudad?
syoo-DAHD, stress on DAHD.
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