"Barrio" is a Spanish word that refers to a neighborhood or a small community, typically found in Latin American countries. It often has a close-knit community with shared cultural, social, and economic characteristics. Full definition
The recent exhibition at El Museo del Barrio in New York City of Latin American art from the Museum of Modern Art's permanent collection is a case in point. (minusspace.com)
They include exhibitions held at the Museum of Modern Art in Santo Domingo, the El Museo del Barrio in New York City, Yale University and multiple biennials. (hamptonsarthub.com)
On Monday evening, Democratic State Senator Malcolm Smith met with the several of the city's Republican county leaders at Ricardo Steak House in El Barrio in order to pitch his potential candidacy for mayor in 2013 and, most importantly of all, attempt to gather the necessary support for them to grant him the party line in 2013. (observer.com)