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distrito

dis-TREE-toh/disˈtɾito/

“distrito” means “district” in Spanish (administrative or geographical area).

district

Also: borough, area
NounmA2
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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.

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El ayuntamiento dividió la ciudad en varios distritos.

A2

The city council divided the city into several districts.

Vamos a visitar el distrito histórico mañana.

A1

We are going to visit the historical district tomorrow.

Ella fue elegida para representar al distrito electoral número cinco.

B2

She was elected to represent the fifth electoral district.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

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

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Words that translate to "distrito" in Spanish:

area→borough→district→

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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
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *districtus*, which originally meant 'a region' or 'territory.' It relates to the idea of a geographical area that has been 'drawn apart' or separated for administrative purposes.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: districtFrench: districtItalian: distretto

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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.