localidad
“localidad” means “town” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
town, village
Also: locality, place
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Vivo en una localidad pequeña cerca de Madrid.
A1I live in a small town near Madrid.
Esta localidad es famosa por su vino.
A2This town is famous for its wine.
El temporal afectó a varias localidades del sur.
B1The storm affected several towns in the south.
seat, ticket
Also: venue capacity
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¿Quedan localidades para el concierto de mañana?
B1Are there any seats/tickets left for tomorrow's concert?
Compré dos localidades en la fila cinco.
B1I bought two seats in row five.
El teatro agotó todas sus localidades en una hora.
B2The theater sold out all its seats in an hour.
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If a theater sign says 'Localidades agotadas', what does it mean?
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From the Latin word 'localitas', which comes from 'locus' meaning 'place'. It shares the same root as the English word 'local'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pueblo' and 'localidad'?
'Pueblo' usually refers specifically to a small town or village. 'Localidad' is a more general and formal term that can refer to any populated place, whether it's a tiny village or a city suburb.
Can I use 'localidad' to say 'location' on a GPS?
Not really. For a GPS or a specific point on a map, 'ubicación' or 'posición' is more common. Use 'localidad' to name the town or city itself.
When buying tickets, should I say 'entrada' or 'localidad'?
Both are fine! 'Entrada' specifically means the ticket that lets you in, while 'localidad' refers to the physical seat or spot you are buying. At the box office, they are often used interchangeably.