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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA neighborhood or district, particularly one with a strong Hispanic or Spanish-speaking identity.
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Word forms
- Plural
- barrios
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She grew up in a tight-knit _____ on the east side of town.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish barrio ("district, quarter"), tracing further back to an Arabic word meaning "outskirts" or "wild."
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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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