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East Harlem

[/iːst ˈhɑːrləm/]
proper noun
East Harlem; El Barrio
1. A neighborhood in the upper east side of Manhattan in New York City, historically known as a predominantly Puerto Rican and Latino community
East Harlem has a rich cultural heritage and vibrant street art scene.
East Harlem tem um rico patrimônio cultural e uma cena de arte de rua vibrante.
2. Also known as 'El Barrio', the neighborhood stretches from 96th to 142nd Street between Fifth and the East River
Many Puerto Rican families have called East Harlem home for generations.
Muitas famílias porto-riquenhas chamam East Harlem de lar há gerações.
NYC Slang
El Barrio (local colloquial name); The Barrio
Synonyms
El BarrioSpanish Harlem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
East Harlem; Bairro do Harlem Leste
Commonly referred to by its English name or translated descriptively
Portugal
East Harlem; Bairro de East Harlem
Often kept in English or used with Portuguese descriptors

Related Idioms & Phrases

From East Harlem to elsewhere - expression of social mobility
East Harlem experience - referring to the cultural and historical Latino experience in NYC
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