Meaning & use
Barrio
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A neighborhood or district, especially a Spanish-speaking one, in a city or town, particularly in the United States or Latin America.
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She grew up in a tight-knit barrio on the east side of the city.
The mural project celebrated the history and pride of the local barrio.
A note on using this word
Borrowed directly from Spanish, where "barrio" simply means "neighborhood," but in English it often carries a specifically Latino cultural connotation.
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