Spanish Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Spanish word
centro
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθentɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nouncenter, downtown
Example
Voy al centro para comprar.
I am going to the center to shop.
More examples
El centro está muy animado los fines de semana.
The center is very lively on weekends.
Core concept
Urban downtown where shops, services, and people gather.
Common phrases
ir al centro
go to the center
en el centro
in the center
centro comercial
commercial district
el centro de la ciudad
the center of the city
Similar words
centro comercial: Large enclosed shopping mall housing many retail stores, food outlets, and services.
plaza: Outdoor public square or plaza surrounded by buildings, used for walking and gatherings.
barrio: Residential neighborhood of a city where people live and local daily life unfolds.
Definition in Spanish
Zona urbana central a la que la gente acude para compras, servicios o encuentros.
Word origin
From Latin centrum (from Greek κέντρον meaning 'point' or 'goad'), Spanish centro names the central part of a town or city.
Usage tips
- In Spanish centro commonly means the downtown or commercial hub rather than the geometric center of a place.