American English pronunciation
How to pronounce barrio
IPA transcription: ['bɑɹioʊ]
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Noun
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a Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States)
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an urban area in a Spanish-speaking country
Usage examples
- This town was formerly the largest barrio of San Juan, then known as "Himatagon".
- The barrio of Nabingkalan under Calatrava, was under the jurisdiction of Iloilo.
- Barrios was a liberal and supported the unity of Central America.
- The town was originally part of Barrio Lumampong in the town of Indang.
- This town was formerly a barrio of Siniloan, an immediate neighboring town.
- Trycicles are also available for commuters to barrios and barangays.
- After the slaughter. Domitila Barrios Cuenca was arrested and tortured by the military.
- Guadacorte and Los Cortijillos are settlements and districts of Los Barrios.
- The only bridge over the river is in the Barrio Bajo.