Spanish word

cosmopolita

Pronunciation

IPA/kosmopoˈlita/

Meaning

  • adjectivecosmopolitan

Example

Esta ciudad es cosmopolita.

This city is cosmopolitan.

Illustration for cosmopolita (cosmopolitan)

More examples

Viajé a una ciudad cosmopolita y probé platos de todo el mundo.

I traveled to a cosmopolitan city and tried dishes from around the world.

Core concept

A busy port neighborhood with restaurants, shops, and signs in many languages.

Common phrases

  • ciudad cosmopolita

    cosmopolitan city

  • ambiente cosmopolita

    cosmopolitan vibe

Similar words

internacional: Activities, events, or agreements that involve two or more countries.
multicultural: Distinct cultural traditions and daily practices coexist within the same community.
metropolitano: Urban life, institutions, or features that are typical of a large city and its surrounding area.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra o pertenece a una mezcla de culturas, costumbres y estilos de vida procedentes de distintos países.

Word origin

From Greek kosmos 'world' and polites 'citizen', borrowed into Spanish via French cosmopolite to describe places showing a mix of international cultures.

Usage tips

  • Often used in comparisons with más cosmopolita que when judging how international one city or district is, and it usually refers to everyday cultural variety rather than tourist spots.

Opposites

Related words

  • cosmopolitismocosmopolitanismnoun

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