No. 73 in Spanish
ciudad
City.
In a sentence
La ciudad de Madrid es conocida por su arquitectura.
The city of Madrid is known for its architecture.
Here, 'ciudad' is used as a common noun to denote a specific urban area, functioning as the main subject of the sentence.
En mi ciudad natal hay muchos parques hermosos.
In my hometown, there are many beautiful parks.
In this instance, 'ciudad' refers to the speaker's place of origin, emphasizing personal connection and locality.
El concepto de ciudad ha evolucionado con el tiempo.
The concept of the city has evolved over time.
Here, 'ciudad' is employed in an abstract sense, discussing the general idea or concept of an urban center rather than a specific place.
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