# centro

/ˈsɛntɹoʊ/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/centro
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Often used as a proper noun or as part of a compound name for specific districts.

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