Noun: barrio 'be-ree,ow or 'baar-ee,ow [N. Amer], 'ba-ree,ow [Brit]
- 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"
- 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