This is the 454th most frequent Spanish word.
ayuntamiento
"Town hall" or "municipal council."
In this sentence, 'ayuntamiento' refers to the physical building or location where the municipal offices are housed.
Visitaremos el ayuntamiento para obtener información sobre el permiso.
We will visit the city hall to get information about the permit.
Here, 'ayuntamiento' is used to denote the collective body or council members involved in decision-making at the municipal level.
Los miembros del ayuntamiento discutieron la planificación urbana de la ciudad.
The members of the city council discussed urban planning for the city.
Here, 'ayuntamiento' is used to refer to the municipal government or administration responsible for local affairs.