Barrio is a noun in Spanish.
/barˈrjo/
Barrio commonly refers to a specific neighborhood or district within a city or town. It is frequently used to describe a community that might have its unique cultural identity, often associated with lower-income or marginalized areas. The word is prevalent in both oral and written contexts, though it tends to appear more in spoken language, particularly in casual settings.
In terms of frequency of use, "barrio" is quite common in everyday Spanish conversations, especially when discussing local areas or communities.
El barrio donde vivo es muy tranquilo.
The neighborhood where I live is very quiet.
En este barrio hay muchas tiendas de comestibles.
In this neighborhood, there are many grocery stores.
Los barrios de la ciudad varían mucho en cultura y ambiente.
The neighborhoods in the city vary greatly in culture and atmosphere.
While "barrio" is not as commonly found in idiomatic expressions compared to other words, it does appear in some phrases reflecting social dynamics.
Este barrio bajo ha mejorado mucho en los últimos años.
This low-income neighborhood has improved a lot in recent years.
Barrio de lujo
Luxury neighborhood
Los precios de las casas en ese barrio de lujo son exorbitantes.
The prices of the houses in that luxury neighborhood are exorbitant.
A mis anchas en el barrio
To feel at home in the neighborhood
The word barrio originates from the Latin word barrium, which meant a subdivision of land. Over time, it evolved in the Spanish language to denote a neighborhood or district.
Synonyms - Vecindario (neighborhood) - Colonia (colony or neighborhood) - Zona (zone)
Antonyms - Centro (center) - Periferia (periphery)