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"Centro" is a form of "centro", a noun which is often translated as "center". "Arco" is a noun which is often translated as "arch". Learn more about the difference between "arco" and "centro" below.
el arco(
ahr
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (shape)
3. (music)
a. bow
Ella produjo un hermoso sonido con el arco de su violín.She produced a beautiful sound with her violin bow.
4. (sports) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. goal
Los jugadores no consiguieron meter ningún balón en el arco.The players couldn't manage to get a ball into the goal.
b. wicket (croquet) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Falta uno de los arcos. Hay que buscarlo para poder empezar el juego.One of the wickets is missing. We need to find it so we can start the game.
a. arch
Tomamos muchas fotos del arco construido en el siglo XVI.We took many pictures of the arch built in the 16th century.
a. arc
Te debes proteger los ojos al mirar un arco eléctrico.You need to protect your eyes when looking at an electric arc.
el centro(
sehn
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troh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En el centro del mantel hay una estrella.There is a star in the center of the tablecloth.
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pon un clavo de olor en el centro de la galleta.Put a clove in the centre of the biscuit.
c. middle
¡Tienen una máquina tragamonedas antigua justo en el centro de la sala!They've got an old slot machine right in the middle of their living-room!
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El centro juvenil está abierto después de la escuela.The youth center is open after school.
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Trabajo en un centro para mujeres golpeadas.I work at a centre for battered women.
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Cómo puedo ir al centro de Chicago?How can I go to the center of Chicago?
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El centro está cerrado al tráfico.The centre is closed to traffic.
c. downtown (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Ayer fui al centro al cine.Yesterday, I went downtown to the movies.
