arrabal

[US]//əˈræbəl//
[UK]//əˈræbəl//
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A district or quarter of a town, especially one on the outskirts.; A place of refuge or sanctuary.
v.Chiefly historical: to live in a district or quarter; to reside.

Phrases & Collocations

arrabal district

arrabal area

arrabal neighborhood

arrabal's streets

arrabal life

arrabal culture

arrabal people

arrabal style

arrabal market

arrabal tour

Example Sentences

the playwright set his tragedy in a gritty arrabal on the outskirts of the city.

she grew up in a lively arrabal, surrounded by music and street vendors.

the old arrabal was eventually absorbed by the expanding metropolis.

he painted a vivid picture of life in the humble arrabal.

only the church tower remained visible above the roofs of the arrabal.

the arrabal was known for its narrow, winding streets and old houses.

they walked through the dusty arrabal towards the city center.

the tango lyrics often speak of love and sorrow in the arrabal.

during the festival, the usually quiet arrabal becomes a center of celebration.

the view from the hill showed the arrabal sprawling towards the horizon.

the two friends met at a small cafe located in the arrabal.

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