No. 8,445 in Spanish
raval
"Raval" in Spanish refers to a neighborhood or district, often found on the outskirts or lower-class areas of a city.
In a sentence
El Raval es un barrio vibrante y diverso en Barcelona.
The Raval is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Barcelona.
In this sentence, 'Raval' is used as a proper noun referring to the name of a specific neighborhood, indicating a geographic location.
Decidimos explorar el raval para descubrir su historia y cultura.
We decided to explore the outskirts to discover its history and culture.
Here, 'raval' is used as a common noun meaning 'outskirts' or 'suburb,' describing a peripheral area, not necessarily specific to a particular place.
En épocas antiguas, los pueblos solían construir un raval junto a la ciudad amurallada.
In ancient times, towns used to build an outskirts area next to the walled city.
In this sentence, 'raval' refers to an area adjacent to the main urban settlement, historically significant for its placement.
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