Spanish Conversation · Level 28
89 words
Spanish word
distrito
Pronunciation
IPA/disˈtɾito/
Meaning
- masculine noundistrict
Example
¿En qué distrito vives?
Which district do you live in?
More examples
Vivo en el distrito administrativo.
I live in the administrative district.
Core concept
Municipal area set off by administrative boundaries.
Common phrases
vivir en el distrito
live in the district
el distrito central
the central district
el distrito administrativo
the administrative district
Similar words
barrio: Residential neighborhood with local shops and everyday community life.
vecindario: Residential area marked by neighborly ties and informal social networks.
zona: Area defined by its use or characteristic, such as commercial or industrial.
municipio: Local government unit covering a town or city with its own administration.
Definition in Spanish
Área o sector de un municipio separado por límites administrativos para organizar servicios públicos o políticas locales.
Word origin
From medieval Latin districtus via Old French into Spanish, originally referring to an area set apart for jurisdictional or administrative purposes.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for formal divisions (for example distrito electoral or distrito escolar) while everyday conversation often prefers barrio or zona when talking about where people live.