Translation of Spanish word "la ciudad" to English
la ciudad
/la θju.ˈðað/
Meaning
NounA large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
How to use
La ciudad ('city') is feminine. Nouns ending in -dad are feminine. Ciudad natal — Hometown.
🇬🇧 English
city
Example
La ciudad es muy grande.
The city is very big.
Vivo en una ciudad pequeña.
I live in a small city.
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Common phrases
- centro de la ciudad— city center
- ciudad natal— hometown
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What does the Spanish word "la ciudad" mean?▼
The Spanish word "la ciudad" means "city" in English.
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