noun

barrio

Barrio (noun) means a neighborhood or district, especially a Spanish-speaking one within a city. Example: “She grew up in a tight-knit barrio on the east side of town.”

noun

A neighborhood or district, especially a Spanish-speaking one within a city.

"She grew up in a tight-knit barrio on the east side of town."

"The barrio was known for its street murals and family-run restaurants."

How to use barrio

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA neighborhood or district, particularly one with a strong Hispanic or Spanish-speaking identity.

Word forms

barrios plural, Barrios plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish barrio ("district, quarter"), tracing further back to an Arabic word meaning "outskirts" or "wild."

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for barrio

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barrio” mean?

The word “barrio” means a neighborhood or district, especially a Spanish-speaking one within a city. In plain terms, a neighborhood or district, particularly one with a strong Hispanic or Spanish-speaking identity.

How do you use “barrio” in a sentence?

Here is “barrio” used in a sentence: “She grew up in a tight-knit barrio on the east side of town.”

What part of speech is “barrio”?

“Barrio” is a noun.

Where does the word “barrio” come from?

The word “barrio” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish barrio ("district, quarter"), tracing further back to an Arabic word meaning "outskirts" or "wild.".

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