This is the 4467th most frequent Dutch word.
ciudad
"Ciudad" is not a Dutch word; it is Spanish for "city."
Here, 'de stad' (the city) is used as a noun representing a specific urban location that was visited.
Ik heb onlangs de stad bezocht.
I recently visited the city.
In this context, 'de stad' represents an urban or geographic entity undergoing growth or change.
De stad groeit snel dankzij de economie.
The city is growing rapidly due to the economy.
Here, 'de stad' is used to indicate a destination for an activity, in this case, shopping.