Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
colonia
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈlonja/
Meaning
- feminine nounneighborhood
Example
La colonia donde vivo es tranquila.
The neighborhood where I live is quiet.
More examples
La colonia popular organiza festivales los fines de semana.
The working-class neighborhood organizes festivals on weekends.
Core concept
A small residential district where houses and neighbors are grouped.
Common phrases
colonia popular
working-class neighborhood
colonia segura
safe neighborhood
colonia privada
private residential neighborhood
Similar words
barrio: Urban district of homes and shops where everyday city life takes place.
vecindario: Residential cluster where neighbors interact regularly and form local ties.
distrito: City area divided for administrative or service purposes.
zona: Broad area designated by a particular use or distinguishing characteristic.
Definition in Spanish
Zona de una ciudad o pueblo, normalmente una área residencial que sirve para ubicar casas y vecinos.
Word origin
From Latin colonia 'settlement' (related to colonus 'settler'), originally a planted settlement that later meant a city quarter or residential area.
Usage tips
- In Mexico colonia commonly appears as the named neighborhood line in postal addresses and in questions about where someone lives.