English–Spanish

“metropolis” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈtɾopoli/

Example

Vivo en una metrópoli.

I live in a metropolis.

Illustration for metrópoli (metropolis)

How to say “metropolis” in Spanish

“Metropolis” in Spanish is metrópoli.

A densely populated urban center with nonstop commercial and cultural activity.

Full entry for metrópoli: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with metrópoli

En la metrópoli el transporte público es eficiente.

In the metropolis, public transport is efficient.

Tips for using metrópoli

  • Keep the written accent on the ó and stress that syllable in metrópoli, and note that although it is a cognate of English 'metropolis', Spanish often uses it in more formal contexts.

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