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    Ciudadanos (en. Citizens)

    /sjuðaðanos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Individuals who belong to a state and enjoy rights and obligations.
    Citizens have the right to vote in elections.
    Los ciudadanos tienen el derecho de votar en las elecciones.
    Inhabitants of a city or town.
    The citizens of the city gathered to discuss the future of the park.
    Los ciudadanos de la ciudad se reunieron para discutir el futuro del parque.
    People who actively participate in the public and social life of their community.
    It is important for citizens to get involved in community issues.
    Es importante que los ciudadanos se involucren en asuntos comunitarios.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'civis' meaning inhabitant and 'donus' implying belonging.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    citizen on the street
    a common, ordinary person, unprivileged.
    ciudadano de a pie
    citizens of the world
    individuals who feel part of a global community.
    ciudadanos del mundo
    active citizenship
    active participation of citizens in political and social life.
    ciudadanía activa

    Related Words

    citizenship
    State of being a citizen, with rights and responsibilities.
    ciudadanía
    civic
    Related to citizenship or citizens.
    cívico
    metropolitan
    Referring to a large city or capital.
    metropolitano

    Slang Meanings

    Civis
    In some contexts, citizens involved in protests are called civis.
    En algunos contextos se les llama civis a los ciudadanos que se involucran en protestas.
    Compas
    In urban slang, citizens are sometimes referred to as compas or friends in conversation.
    En la jerga urbana, a veces se refiere a ciudadanos como compas o colegas en una conversación.