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"Neighborhood" in Spanish: barrio
el barrio
A neighborhood is el barrio. It is masculine. Say mi barrio for where you live.
How to pronounce barrio: audio and sound guideMeeting someone
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How to pronounce barrio
Say it
BAH-ryoh
/ˈba.rjo/
BAH-ryoh. Stress BAH. Soft final o.
"Neighborhood" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el barrio | the neighborhood Default noun. | Default noun. |
| mi barrio | my neighborhood Home area. | Home area. |
| en el barrio | in the neighborhood Location. | Location. |
| barrio tranquilo | quiet neighborhood Describes vibe. | Describes vibe. |
How to use barrio in real life
- 1Meeting someone
Vivo en un barrio cerca del parque.
I live in a neighborhood near the park.
Home intro.
- 2Walking
Este barrio tiene buenos cafés.
This neighborhood has good cafés.
Local feel.
- 3Night
Mi barrio es tranquilo de noche.
My neighborhood is quiet at night.
Vibe talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with barrio
Incorrect: La barrio es grande.
Correct: El barrio es grande.
Barrio is masculine: el barrio.
Incorrect: Vivo en un neighborhood.
Correct: Vivo en un barrio.
Use barrio, not English neighborhood.
Good to know
Good to knowBarrio names cities by area. People ask ¿De qué barrio eres? before the street. Each barrio can feel different.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comparing where you live
ChatPal
¿Tu barrio es ruidoso?
Is your neighborhood noisy?
You
Un poco. Pero el barrio tiene todo cerca.
A bit. But the neighborhood has everything nearby.
ChatPal
El mío es más quieto.
Mine is quieter.
You
Quiero conocer tu barrio un día.
I want to see your neighborhood someday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighborhood" in Spanish
Gender of barrio?
Masculine: el barrio.
My neighborhood?
Mi barrio.
In the neighborhood?
En el barrio.
Pronounce barrio?
BAH-ryoh, stress on BAH.
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