No. 190 in Spanish
centro
"Centro" means "center" or "downtown" in English.
In a sentence
Ella trabaja en el centro de la ciudad.
She works in the city center.
Here, 'centro' refers to the central area of a city, highlighting its geographical position.
El centro de la mesa estaba decorado con flores.
The center of the table was decorated with flowers.
Here, 'centro' signifies the middle part of an object, demonstrating its relevance in descriptions involving location within an object.
El centro cultural ofrece talleres artísticos durante el verano.
The cultural center offers art workshops during the summer.
Here, 'centro' denotes an establishment focused on educational or cultural activities, emphasizing its purpose or function.
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