urban

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɜː.bən/ AmE /ˈɜːr.bæn/

adjective en → es

1 CITY-LIVING [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to a city or town, especially the area where most people live and work

urbano, de ciudad

  • urban area
  • urban environment

Collocations urban population · urban development

  • The urban landscape is changing rapidly.

    El paisaje urbano está cambiando rápid-amente.

2 LIFESTYLE [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to the way of life in a city or town, especially compared with rural areas

urbano, de ciudad

  • urban culture
  • urban lifestyle

Collocations urban problems · urban issues

  • The urban population is growing.

    La población urbana está creciendo.