centro
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɛntɹoʊ// cen·tro
n. the middle part of something, or the main area of a city where most shops and businesses are. It is often used in names of places or buildings.
n. the middle point or part of something; the central district of a city. Frequently appears in proper names of shopping districts or cultural hubs in Spanish-speaking regions.
We met for coffee in the city centro.
The hotel is located right in the centro, making it easy to walk to all the major museums.
Urban planners are focusing on revitalizing the historic centro to attract more tourism and local investment back to the heart of the city.
Usage
Often used as a proper noun or as part of a compound name for specific districts.