Aldeas (en. Villages)
/alˈde.as/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A rural settlement, generally smaller than a town.
The villages in the region are known for their natural beauty.
Las aldeas de la región son conocidas por su belleza natural.
Community that lives in a specific place with its own social and economic organization.
The village was organized around agriculture.
La aldea se organizaba en torno a la agricultura.
A group of houses and people that constitute an inhabited place.
The village was located by the river.
La aldea estaba situada junto al río.
Etymology
From Latin 'aldea', which means 'hamlet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
global village
Concept that refers to the interconnection between cultures around the world due to technology.
aldea global
town and village
Variation in the size and organization of a human settlement.
pueblo y aldea
to live in the village
To adopt a quieter lifestyle in touch with nature.
vivir en la aldea
Related Words
town
Settlement larger than a village, but smaller than a city.
pueblo
community
Group of people who share interests and live in the same area.
comunidad
rural
Related to the countryside and villages, as opposed to urban.
rural
Slang Meanings
Quiet and simple life in the countryside.
After years in the city, he decided to return to his village to lead a more serene life.
Después de años en la ciudad, decidió regresar a su aldea para llevar una vida más serena.
An isolated or remote place.
That village seems to be lost in the middle of nowhere.
Esa aldea parece estar perdida en medio de la nada.