ayuntamiento

[ ah-yoon-tah-myen-taw ]

/ ɑˌyun tɑˈmyɛn tɔ /

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noun, plural a·yun·ta·mien·tos

[ah-yoon-tah-myen-taws]. /ɑˌyun tɑˈmyɛn tɔs/. Spanish.

a municipal government.

a town hall or city hall.

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How to use ayuntamiento in a sentence

One of the members of the tribunal (ayuntamiento) steals, or causes to be stolen from some man his buffalo.
The Philippine Islands, 14931898, Volume XXXVI, 16491666|Various
They turned to greet Sam Brannan, now a candidate for the ayuntamiento or town council.
Port O' Gold|Louis John Stellman
The Ayuntamiento of the city met General Worth outside the city, and favorable terms were agreed upon.
Mexico|Susan Hale
The only free perspective is on the fourth side, from the steps of the Ayuntamiento across the square.
Cathedrals of Spain|John A. (John Allyne) Gade

The General led the way to the room on the first floor that overlooks the Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
In Kedar's Tents|Henry Seton Merriman