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Noun: barrio  'be-ree,ow or 'baar-ee,ow [N. Amer], 'ba-ree,ow [Brit]
  1. A Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States)
    "The barrio was filled with the sounds of salsa music and the aroma of traditional cuisine"
     
  2. An urban area in a Spanish-speaking country
    "The colourful barrio was known for its lively street markets"

Derived forms: barrios

Type of: populated area, quarter, urban area

Encyclopedia: Barrio, Álava