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barrio

The word “barrio” has 2 syllables: bar-rio

It's pronounced as /ˈbɑːr.i.oʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for barrio?

In the thesaurus, “barrio” has 48 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for barrio along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barrio

  • backyard
  • bearing
  • belt
  • center city
  • central city
  • core
  • core city
  • department
  • direction
  • district
  • division
  • domain
  • downtown
  • enclave
  • ghetto
  • hood
  • inner city
  • locality
  • location
  • nabe
  • neck of the woods
  • neighborhood
  • old town
  • part
  • place
  • point
  • position
  • precinct
  • province
  • public housing district
  • quarter
  • region
  • section
  • sector
  • side
  • skid row
  • slum
  • slums
  • spot
  • station
  • stomping ground
  • territory
  • turf
  • urban city
  • urban ghetto
  • ward
  • zone
  • zoo

Meanings of barrio

  • noun
    1. (in Venezuela or the Dominican Republic) A slum on the periphery of a major city; a low to middle-class neighborhood in a lesser city.
    2. (in some Spanish-speaking countries) A municipality or subdivision of a municipality.
    3. (in the Philippines) A barangay.
    4. An area or neighborhood in a US city inhabited predominantly by Spanish-speakers or people of Hispanic origin.

Example Sentences

  • He grew up in a lively barrio filled with colorful houses.
  • The festival brought the entire barrio together to celebrate.
  • Many artists find inspiration living in the vibrant barrio.
  • The barrio has a rich history dating back several centuries.
  • Social programs were introduced to improve living conditions in the barrio.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms or another words to barrio, such as: backyard, bearing, belt, center city, central city, core, core city.

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