English–Spanish
“ghetto” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgeto/
Example
Ese barrio parece un gueto.
That neighborhood looks like a ghetto.
How to say “ghetto” in Spanish
“Ghetto” in Spanish is gueto.
Neighborhood marked by economic and social segregation.
Example sentences with gueto
Intentan evitar que el barrio se convierta en un gueto.
They are trying to prevent the neighborhood from becoming a ghetto.
Tips for using gueto
- Spanish spelling differs from English: gueto has a single g and no h, and the term frequently implies social judgment rather than mere physical separation.