Barrio

Pronunciation: /bɑˈrioʊ/

Definitions of barrio

noun a Spanish word meaning neighborhood or district, often used in reference to a Spanish-speaking or Hispanic community

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a small barrio in the outskirts of the city.

A2 The barrio where I grew up had a strong sense of community.

B1 The barrio is known for its vibrant street art and colorful buildings.

B2 In the barrio, you can find delicious authentic Mexican cuisine.

C1 The barrio has undergone gentrification in recent years, changing the demographics of the neighborhood.

C2 The barrio's cultural heritage is preserved through annual festivals and events.

Examples of barrio in a Sentence

formal The barrio is a close-knit community with strong cultural ties.

informal I grew up in the barrio and everyone knows each other.

slang Let's hit up the barrio for some good street food.

figurative The barrio of creativity is where all the innovative ideas come from.

Grammatical Forms of barrio

• past tense: barrioed
• plural: barrios
• comparative: more barrio
• superlative: most barrio
• present tense: barrios
• future tense: will barrio
• perfect tense: have barrioed
• continuous tense: is barrioing
• singular: barrio
• positive degree: barrio
• infinitive: to barrio
• gerund: barrioing
• participle: barrioed

Origin and Evolution of barrio

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'barrio' originates from the Spanish language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a neighborhood or district, the term 'barrio' has since been adopted in various languages to denote a specific community or area with a distinct cultural identity.