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How to Say "large village" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlarge villageis villaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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villa

nounA2
General size comparison
A storybook illustration showing a cozy, medium-sized settlement nestled in a valley, featuring several houses and a central building.

Examples

Mi abuela vive en una villa tranquila cerca de la costa.

My grandmother lives in a quiet town near the coast.

Esta villa celebra un festival de cine cada año.

This town holds a film festival every year.

Las villas medievales solían estar amuralladas.

Medieval towns used to be walled.

Gender Reminder

Even though many town names are masculine, the word 'villa' itself is always feminine, so you must use 'la villa' or 'una villa'.

Confusing Size

Mistake:Using 'villa' for a huge metropolis.

Correction: Use 'ciudad' (city) for major urban areas. 'Villa' implies a smaller, often historic, community.

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