urbano
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “urbano” mean in English?
urban — relating to or characteristic of a city or town
urban — relating to or characteristic of a city or town (movilidad urbana, planificación urbana)
Example sentences
El transporte urbano ha mejorado en los últimos años.
Urban transport has improved in recent years.
Prefiero vivir en un entorno urbano.
I prefer to live in an urban environment.
El arte urbano decora muchas paredes de la ciudad.
Urban art decorates many walls in the city.
How to use it
'Urbano/a' means urban — relating to the city. Used with ser. Key collocations: 'zona urbana', 'transporte urbano', 'desarrollo urbano', 'cultura urbana'. Near-perfect cognate. Also used for 'urban' in the colloquial culture/music sense.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'urbano' (urban/city) with 'urbanístico' (urban planning/development) — 'urbanístico' is a technical planning term.