Población (en. Population)

/poblaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Total number of inhabitants in a specific area.
The population of the city has grown in recent years.
La población de la ciudad ha crecido en los últimos años.
Group of human beings who share a common characteristic.
The indigenous population has a rich culture and traditions.
La población indígena tiene una rica cultura y tradiciones.
The set of living beings that inhabit an ecosystem.
The population of deer in the park has increased.
La población de ciervos en el parque ha aumentado.

Etymology

From Latin 'populatio', which means 'population, the population of a place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

floating population
Number of people who reside temporarily in a place.
población flotante
vulnerable population
Group of people facing socioeconomic disadvantages.
población vulnerable
population density
Number of people per unit area in a region.
densidad de población

Related Words

town
Set of people forming a community with common cultural and social characteristics.
pueblo
city
Larger urban area with more services than a town.
ciudad
community
Group of people sharing interests, residence location, or social aspects.
comunidad

Slang Meanings

People in general.
That news is of interest to the population.
Esa noticia interesa a la población.
A specific group of people from an area.
The local population came out to support the event.
La población local salió a apoyar el evento.