English–Spanish
“suburb” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/suˈβuɾβjo/
Example
Mi familia vive en un suburbio tranquilo.
My family lives in a quiet suburb.
How to say “suburb” in Spanish
“Suburb” in Spanish is suburbio.
Outer residential zone separate from the historic or commercial center.
Example sentences with suburbio
En el suburbio hay tiendas y parques.
There are shops and parks in the suburbs.
Tips for using suburbio
- English 'suburb' is a close match, but when the focus is only location many Spanish speakers prefer 'las afueras' or 'la periferia' to avoid implying a housing-only district.