How to Say "urban" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “urban” is “urbano” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El transporte urbano es muy rápido en esta capital.
Urban transport is very fast in this capital city.
Prefiero el arte urbano que los museos tradicionales.
I prefer street art over traditional museums.
Muchos jóvenes abandonan el campo por el centro urbano.
Many young people leave the countryside for the urban center.
Matching the Noun
This word must change its ending to match what it describes. Use 'urbano' for masculine things (el parque urbano) and 'urbana' for feminine things (la zona urbana).
Where to Put It
In Spanish, this word almost always comes after the thing you are describing. Instead of 'urban area,' you say 'área urbana.'
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “La centro urbano.”
Correction: El centro urbano. 'Centro' is masculine, so 'urbano' must stay in its masculine form.
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