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Spanish Harlem

[/ˈspænɪʃ ˈhɑːrləm/]
noun
East Harlem; bairro hispânico em Manhattan
1. A neighborhood in the East Harlem section of Manhattan in New York City, historically inhabited by Spanish-speaking communities, particularly Puerto Rican and Dominican populations
Spanish Harlem has been a cultural hub for Latino communities since the mid-20th century.
Spanish Harlem tem sido um centro cultural para comunidades latinas desde meados do século XX.
2. The area bounded roughly by Fifth Avenue to the west, the Harlem River to the east, 96th Street to the south, and 155th Street to the north
She grew up in Spanish Harlem, on East 110th Street.
Ela cresceu em Spanish Harlem, na East 110th Street.
NYC Slang
El Barrio
Synonyms
East HarlemEl BarrioEast 110th Street area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Harlem Espanhol; bairro hispânico de Manhattan
Direct translation, used in geographical or historical contexts
Portugal
Harlem Espanhol; zona hispânica de Manhattan
Less commonly discussed; used in cultural or academic references

Related Idioms & Phrases

growing up in Spanish Harlem
Spanish Harlem culture
Spanish Harlem renaissance
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