en el centro de

en el centro de
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in the middle of
Antes la mesa estaba en el centro del comedor, pero ahora está junto a la pared.The table used to be in the middle of the dining room, but now it's next to the wall.
b. in the center of
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
En el centro de la colcha hay una rosa roja enorme.There is a huge red rose in the center of the bedspread.
c. in the centre of
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Me gustaría visitar los lagos que hay en el centro del país. Dicen que son muy bonitos.I'd like to visit the lakes in the centre of the country. They say they're very beautiful.
a. in the center of
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
En los días previos a la Navidad, siempre hay mucha gente en el centro de Madrid.In the days leading up to Christmas, there are always many people in the center of Madrid.
b. in the centre of
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Viven ustedes en el centro de Buenos Aires?Do you live in the centre of Buenos Aires?
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
En el centro de Barcelona hay muchos hoteles.There are many hotels in downtown Barcelona.
¿Dónde puedo encontrar una librería? - En el centro del pueblo.Where can I find a bookstore? - In the town center.
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