Habitan (en. Inhabit)
/a.bi.tan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To occupy a place or space permanently or temporarily.
Birds inhabit the trees.
Los pájaros habitan en los árboles.
To be part of a community or population.
The inhabitants of the city have increased in number.
Los habitantes de la ciudad han crecido en número.
To survive or take place in an environment or ecosystem.
Marine species inhabit the ocean.
Las especies marinas habitan en el océano.
Etymology
From Latin 'habitare', meaning 'to live' or 'to reside'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inhabit in
It refers to a group of people or animals living in a specific place.
habitan en
those who inhabit
Expression used to refer to the residents of a certain area.
los que habitan
where dreams dwell
It is used metaphorically to talk about deep aspirations or desires.
donde habitan los sueños
Related Words
room
Closed space that serves as housing.
habitación
habitable
That can be inhabited or lived in.
habitable
inhabitant
Person who lives in a place.
habitante
Slang Meanings
To live carefree.
That guy inhabits as if he had no worries in the world.
Ese chico habita como si no tuviera preocupaciones en el mundo.
To be in a place unnoticed.
She inhabits on the fringes of society, away from attention.
Ella habita al margen de la sociedad, lejos de la atención.