Aldeano (en. Villager)
/alˈðeano/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Inhabitant of a village, especially in contrast to city dwellers.
The villager knew all the paths in the forest.
El aldeano conocía todos los caminos del bosque.
Individual living in a rural locality, characterized by a simpler and quieter life.
The villagers gathered in the square to celebrate the festival.
Los aldeanos se reunieron en la plaza para celebrar la festividad.
Person who may have a traditional lifestyle, far from the hustle and bustle of urban environments.
Some villagers still practice farming and livestock raising.
Algunos aldeanos todavía practican agricultura y ganadería.
Etymology
From Latin 'aldeanus', which means 'inhabitant of a village'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a villager
To act in an naive or simple manner.
ser un aldeano
village life
A lifestyle that reflects the tranquility and simplicity of rural life.
vida de aldeano
Related Words
village
Small locality or village, generally in the countryside.
aldea
farmer
Person who works in the countryside, agricultural producer.
campesino
rural
Related to the countryside or villages.
rural
Slang Meanings
Someone who is considered old-fashioned or unsophisticated.
Don't be a villager, update yourself with technology!
No seas un aldeano, ¡actualízate con la tecnología!
Term used pejoratively to refer to someone living in a remote place.
He said it as if he were a villager who knows nothing about the world.
Lo dijo como si fuera un aldeano que no sabe nada del mundo.