A stylized aerial view illustration showing a green landscape clearly divided by a dashed line. On one side are a few red houses, representing one administrative area, and on the other side are a few blue houses, representing a separate area.

distrito

dis-TREE-toh

nounmA2

district?administrative or geographical area

Also:borough?major division of a large city,area?general term for a zone

📝 In Action

El ayuntamiento dividió la ciudad en varios distritos.

The city council divided the city into several districts.

Vamos a visitar el distrito histórico mañana.

We are going to visit the historical district tomorrow.

Ella fue elegida para representar al distrito electoral número cinco.

She was elected to represent the fifth electoral district.

Word Connections

Synonyms

zona (zone)
barrio (neighborhood)
comarca (region)

Common Collocations

distrito financiero – financial district
distrito escolar – school district
distrito federal – federal district

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'distrito' ends in 'o,' it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it, and make sure any descriptive words (adjectives) also end in 'o,' like 'el distrito nuevo' (the new district).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Distrito' and 'Barrio'

Mistake: "Using 'distrito' when you mean a small, informal neighborhood."

Correction: 'Distrito' refers to a large, official administrative division. For a specific neighborhood where people live, use 'barrio': 'Vivo en este barrio' (I live in this neighborhood).

⭐ Usage Tips

Official Contexts

You will most often see 'distrito' used in official or governmental contexts, like maps, laws, or news reports about city management.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: distrito

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the most formal or official administrative division?

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Word Family

distrital(district (adjective)) - adjective

municipalidad(municipality) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'distrito' the same as 'ciudad' (city)?

No. A 'distrito' is usually a smaller part or section *within* a larger 'ciudad' (city) or region. Think of a city being divided into several districts.