How to Say "city blocks" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “city blocks” is “manzanas” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
Urban areas/planning
Examples
Caminamos tres manzanas antes de encontrar el restaurante.
We walked three blocks before finding the restaurant.
El ayuntamiento planea renovar varias manzanas en el centro histórico.
The city council plans to renovate several blocks in the historic center.
Context is Key
When talking about directions or city layouts, 'manzana' means a block. In this context, it often follows a number to indicate distance (e.g., 'dos manzanas más').
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