castro
noun
Simple meaning
A neighborhood of San Francisco, California, known for its LGBT community.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkæstɹoʊ
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noun
A neighborhood of San Francisco, California, known for its LGBT community.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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