How to Say "small-town" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “small-town” is “provincial” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
having narrow views or unsophisticated
Examples
Tiene una mentalidad un poco provincial.
He has a bit of a small-town mentality.
No quiero parecer provincial, pero esto me sorprende.
I don't want to seem provincial, but this surprises me.
Ese estilo de vida tan provincial me aburre.
That provincial lifestyle bores me.
Describing Attitudes
When used for attitudes, it functions just like in English to suggest someone lacks worldly experience.
Being Too Direct
Mistake: “calling a friend 'provincial'”
Correction: Be careful! In this context, the word can be a bit insulting as it implies they are unrefined.
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