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"Municipalidad" is a noun which is often translated as "municipality", and "municipio" is a noun which is also often translated as "municipality". Learn more about the difference between "municipalidad" and "municipio" below.
la municipalidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (territory)
a. municipality
La ciudad de Colón se encuentra en la municipalidad de Pergamino.The town Colon is located in the municipality of Pergamino.
2. (authority)
a. local council
La municipalidad decretó la construcción de un nuevo cementerio.The local council decreed that a new cemetery be built.
3. (building)
a. town hall
Miles de habitantes se manifestaron frente a la municipalidad.Thousands of inhabitants demonstrated in front of the town hall.
el municipio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (district)
a. municipality
El municipio comprende los tres pueblos de la isla.The municipality encompasses the three towns on the island.
b. town
El municipio tiene aproximadamente 5,000 habitantes.The town has approximately 5,000 inhabitants.
a. town council
El municipio va a montar conciertos al aire libre.The town council is going to put on open-air concerts.
b. local council
Los diputados del municipio van a votar sobre el futuro de la mansión.The members of the town council are going to vote on the future of the mansion.
c. city council
El municipio financiará la restauración del viejo teatro.The city council will finance the restoration of the old theater.
3. (building)
a. town hall
Fui al municipio para registrar a votar, pero estaba cerrado.I went to the town hall to register to vote, but it was closed.
