Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
alcaldía
city hall
alcalde
mayor
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-ía
place or institution related to
Alcaldía means city hall and can be thought of as the place related to1 (-ía1) the mayor0 (alcalde0).
noun
  1. city hall
    Mayor's office or city hall
    Tengo que ir a la alcaldía para renovar mi licencia. // I have to go to the city hall to renew my license.