ayuntamiento
“ayuntamiento” means “city council” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
city council, town council
Also: local government
📝 In Action
El ayuntamiento ha votado a favor de construir un nuevo parque.
B1The city council has voted in favor of building a new park.
Necesitamos presionar al ayuntamiento para que arreglen las calles.
B2We need to pressure the local government to fix the streets.
City Hall, Town Hall
Also: municipal building
📝 In Action
La oficina de turismo está justo al lado del ayuntamiento.
A1The tourist office is right next to City Hall.
Tenemos que ir al ayuntamiento para registrar el nacimiento.
A2We have to go to the Town Hall to register the birth.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "ayuntamiento" in Spanish:
city council→city hall→local government→municipal building→town council→town hall→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ayuntamiento
Question 1 of 1
If you say 'El ayuntamiento está cerrado hoy,' what are you most likely referring to?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb 'ayuntar,' meaning 'to join' or 'to gather.' This verb originated from the Latin *adiunctare* (to join to). The word literally means 'the act of gathering' the people who govern the city.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ayuntamiento' and 'municipalidad'?
Both refer to local government. 'Ayuntamiento' is the most common term in Spain for both the council and the building. 'Municipalidad' or 'municipio' is a broader term often used in Latin America to refer to the entire administrative territory or the general concept of local authority.