Censo (en. Census)

/ˈsen.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An official count of the population, as well as the collection of demographic data.
The census is conducted every ten years to determine the country's population.
El censo se realiza cada diez años para conocer la población del país.
Record of the assets of a person or entity.
The property census is used to calculate taxes.
El censo de propiedades se utiliza para calcular impuestos.
Statistics about the population and its characteristics.
Census results help plan public services.
Los resultados del censo ayudan a planificar servicios públicos.

Etymology

From Latin 'census', which means 'count' or 'evaluation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

population census
Official record of the number of inhabitants in a specific area.
censo poblacional
economic census
Study that quantifies the resources and economic properties in a country.
censo económico
electoral census
Record of citizens eligible to vote.
censo electoral

Related Words

to census
To conduct a census or count.
censar
census-related
Related to the census or censuses.
censitario
censorship
Control or review of information, often related to restrictions.
censura

Slang Meanings

Blind census
When a census is conducted without respondents knowing the purpose.
Cuando se realiza un censo sin que los encuestados sepan el propósito.
Pocket census
Data collected informally by an individual.
Datos recopilados informalmente por un individuo.