Habitaban (en. They lived)

/abi'taban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To live in a specific place.
The Indigenous people inhabited this region for centuries.
Los indígenas habitaban esta región durante siglos.
To occupy some space or place.
In the past, many animals inhabited these areas.
Antes, muchos animales habitaban estas áreas.
To have presence or existence in a specific place.
At that time, only humans inhabited the Earth.
En ese tiempo, solo los humanos habitaban la Tierra.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habitare', which means 'to live' or 'to inhabit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inhabit a place
To live in a specific space.
habitar un lugar
they lived in peace
They lived in harmony and tranquility.
habitaban en paz

Related Words

habitar
Verb that implies living or residing in a place.
habitar
inhabitant
Person who lives in a specific place.
habitante

Slang Meanings

To live as part of a community.
In this neighborhood, everyone inhabited as if they were a family.
En este barrio, todos habitaban como si fueran una familia.
To spend time in a specific place.
At the beach, surfers inhabited all summer.
En la playa, los surfistas habitaban todo el verano.