Individuos (en. Individuals)

/in.di.βi.ðu.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Human being in its consideration as an individual entity.
Individuals have rights that must be respected.
Los individuos tienen derechos que deben ser respetados.
Each member of a group or collective.
Each individual on the team has an important role.
Cada individuo en el equipo tiene un papel importante.
Particular person.
The individuals involved in the project presented their ideas.
Los individuos involucrados en el proyecto presentaron sus ideas.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'individuus', which means 'indivisible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at-risk individuals
It refers to people who are in vulnerable situations.
individuos en riesgo
individuality
It is the characteristic of being unique and different from others.
individualidad
individual treatment
It is a form of personal attention towards each individual.
trato individual

Related Words

person
Human being considered as an individual.
persona
collectivity
Set of individuals that form a whole.
colectividad
society
Set of individuals living in the same organized system.
sociedad

Slang Meanings

Dudes
Those dudes always arrive late.
Esos tíos siempre llegan tarde.
People
People today behave strangely.
La gente hoy se comporta raramente.
Kids
Those kids are very active.
Esos chavos son muy activos.