ciudad verde
/θjudad beɾde/from spelling rules
The English phrase "green city" is translated into Spanish as ciudad verde.
How do you pronounce it?
/θjudad beɾde/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling a fruit verde does not always mean it is green in color, but rather that it is unripe.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a 'green city' project is often referred to as a 'ciudad sostenible' rather than a 'ciudad verde'.
- Unlike English, where 'city' is a general term, ciudad comes from the Latin root for citizenship, linking the physical place to the people who live there.
Examples in context
- Estoy muy orgulloso de vivir en una ciudad sostenible donde se promueve la energía renovable y el transporte público eficiente.I am very proud to live in a sustainable city where renewable energy and efficient public transportation are promoted.
- En nuestra ciudad verde hay numerosos parques y espacios naturales que cuidamos y preservamos para el disfrute de todos.In our green city, there are numerous parks and natural spaces that we take care of and preserve for everyone's enjoyment.
- ¡Mi sueño es ver a nuestra ciudad ecológica convertirse en referente internacional en desarrollo sostenible!My dream is to see our ecological city become an international benchmark in sustainable development!
- Queremos construir una ciudad verde.We want to build a green city.
- Esta es una ciudad verde y moderna.This is a green and modern city.
- El plan para la ciudad verde es excelente.The plan for the green city is excellent.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing urban planning.
- JavierMira cuántos parques tiene esta ciudad verde.Look how many parks this green city has.
- SofíaEs verdad, Sofía ama el aire puro.It is true, Sofía loves the pure air.
- Javier¿Crees que nuestra ciudad será verde algún día?Do you think our city will be green one day?
- SofíaSí, si plantamos más árboles juntos.Yes, if we plant more trees together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
