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Vocabulary The city in Spanish

The city is a place full of energy, diversity, and endless activities. From the hustle and bustle of the supermercado to the quiet calm of a biblioteca, each part of the city offers something unique. Walking through a typical city, you can encounter a mix of practical places like the hospital and the estación de policía, as well as recreational spots like the parque or cine. Here’s a list of essential places in any city to help you navigate and explore.

City living also provides access to specialized stores. If you need fresh bread, stop by a panadería, and for a bouquet of flowers, a visit to the floristería is ideal. The centro comercial offers a wide range of shops, from a tienda de ropa to a joyería.

Educational and cultural sites like the universidad, museo, and teatro add to the city’s charm, as do religious buildings, such as the iglesia, sinagoga, and mezquita. Whatever your needs or interests, a city has it all!

Vocabulary Table

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PanaderíaBakery
FarmaciaPharmacy
SupermercadoSupermarket
Estación de policíaPolice station
BibliotecaLibrary
HospitalHospital
ParquePark
GimnasioGym
RestauranteRestaurant
CafeteríaCafé
FloristeríaFlower shop
Tienda de ropaClothing store
CarniceríaButcher shop
LibreríaBookstore
CineCinema
Estación de trenTrain station
AeropuertoAirport
Centro comercialShopping mall
BancoBank
CorreoPost office
PizzeríaPizzeria
JoyeríaJewelry store
HeladeríaIce cream shop
ZapateríaShoe store
MuseoMuseum
TeatroTheater
FerreteríaHardware store
UniversidadUniversity
ColegioSchool
GuarderíaDaycare
LavanderíaLaundry
EstadioStadium
GasolineraGas station
IglesiaChurch
SinagogaSynagogue
MezquitaMosque
Centro comunitarioCommunity center
PlayaBeach
EstacionamientoParking lot
Taller de reparaciónRepair shop
ÓpticaOptician
VeterinariaVeterinary clinic
FruteríaFruit store
PapeleríaStationery store
PeluqueríaHair salon
PlazaSquare
Puesto de comidaFood stand
MercadoMarket
AlmacénWarehouse
AyuntamientoCity hall