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"Partido" is a form of "partido", a noun which is often translated as "game". "Municipio" is a noun which is often translated as "municipality". Learn more about the difference between "municipio" and "partido" below.
el municipio(
moo
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pyoh
)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.
el partido(
pahr
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sports)
2. (politics)
a. party
Mi hermana se ha afiliado al partido que apoya la reforma económica.My sister has joined the party that supports economic reform.
3. (colloquial) (desirable romantic partner)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. catch (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mi hermano es listo, guapo y rico; ¡es buen partido!My brother is smart, handsome, and rich; he's a real catch!
4. (backing)
a. support
Cada candidato alega tener más partido entre los jóvenes.Each candidate claims to have more support among young people.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
