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"Metrópolis" is a form of "metrópoli", a noun which is often translated as "metropolis". "Colonias" is a form of "colonia", a noun which is often translated as "colony". Learn more about the difference between "metrópolis" and "colonias" below.
la metrópoli(
meh
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troh
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poh
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lee
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (large city)
a. metropolis
Uno de los principales problemas de nuestra gran metrópolis es la contaminación ambiental.One of the main problems of our great metropolis is environmental pollution.
a. home country
Las ciudades coloniales españolas solo podían comerciar con la metrópoli.Spanish colonial cities were only allowed to trade with their home country.
la colonia(
koh
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loh
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nyah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (territory)
a. colony
Nueva Zelandia tiene una colonia situada en el Océano Pacífico.New Zealand has a colony located in the Pacific Ocean.
a. colony (of settlers)
Una colonia proveniente del norte se estableció en este lugar.A colony coming from the north settled in this place.
b. community (of expatriates)
John Dos Passos fue una figura importante de la colonia americana en España.John Dos Passos was a prominent figure of the American community in Spain.
5. (housing)
a. residential development
Se están construyendo colonias para los empleados de la compañía.Residential developments are being built for the company employees.
a. suburb
Me interesa comprar una casa en una colonia tranquila.I'm interested in buying a house in a calm suburb.
8. (ribbon)
a. silk ribbon
El vestido tenía detalles hechos con colonia.The dress had details made of silk ribbon.
a. Cuban ornamental plant
Estas colonias huelen muy bien.These Cuban ornamental plants smell really nice.
