English–Spanish
“city hall” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/alkalˈdia/
Example
Fui a la alcaldía para hacer unos trámites.
I went to city hall to take care of some paperwork.
How to say “city hall” in Spanish
“City hall” in Spanish is alcaldía.
Municipal office that runs city services and handles local paperwork.
Example sentences with alcaldía
La alcaldía cerrará por reformas este mes.
The city hall will close for renovations this month.
Tips for using alcaldía
- In Latin America alcaldía often means the city government or city hall building, while in Spain ayuntamiento more commonly denotes the municipal council and administration.
Other Spanish words for “city hall”
Voy al ayuntamiento para hacer un trámite.
I am going to the city hall to take care of some paperwork.
Trabajo en la municipalidad desde hace cinco años.
I have been working at the city hall for five years.