This is the 8445th most frequent Spanish word.
raval
"Raval" in Spanish refers to a neighborhood or district, often found on the outskirts or lower-class areas of a city.
In this sentence, 'Raval' is used as a proper noun referring to the name of a specific neighborhood, indicating a geographic location.
El Raval es un barrio vibrante y diverso en Barcelona.
The Raval is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in Barcelona.
In this sentence, 'raval' refers to an area adjacent to the main urban settlement, historically significant for its placement.
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.
Here, 'raval' is used as a common noun meaning 'outskirts' or 'suburb,' describing a peripheral area, not necessarily specific to a particular place.