plural barrios
1
: a ward, quarter, or district of a city or town in a Spanish-speaking country
2
: a Spanish-speaking quarter or neighborhood in a city or town in the U.S. especially in the Southwest
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Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
Benny is a once-in-a-lifetime icon who has inspired people from all walks of life, from the barrio to Hollywood studios.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
Benny is a once-in-a-lifetime icon who has inspired people from all walks of life, from the barrio to Hollywood studios.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
Her nickname was literally Paquita from the barrio, of the people.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
He was born in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and is known for his Puerto Rican pride.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Barrio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrio. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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