el suburbio
-the slum
See the entry for suburbio.

suburbio

el suburbio(
soo
-
boor
-
byoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. slum
La familia vivía en un suburbio sin electricidad ni agua potable.The family lived in a slum without electricity or drinking water.
a. suburb
Cuando me quedé embarazada, decidimos mudarnos a un suburbio porque se vive más tranquilo.When I got pregnant, we decided to move out to a suburb because it is quieter.
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