How to Say "borough" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “borough” is “distrito” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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.
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).
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).
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