Poblaciones (en. Populations)

/poβlaˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of individuals inhabiting a specific area.
Rural populations are often smaller than urban ones.
Las poblaciones rurales suelen ser más pequeñas que las urbanas.
Groups of people who share common characteristics.
Indigenous populations maintain their culture and traditions.
Las poblaciones indígenas mantienen su cultura y tradiciones.
The number of inhabitants of a place.
The city's population has grown in recent years.
La población de la ciudad ha crecido en los últimos años.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'populatio', which means 'population' or 'group of people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at-risk populations
Areas with a high risk of natural disasters.
poblaciones en riesgo
vulnerable populations
Groups of people who face greater difficulties in accessing resources.
poblaciones vulnerables
migrant populations
Groups of people who move from one place to another in search of better living conditions.
poblaciones migrantes

Related Words

demography
Study of populations and their characteristics.
demografía
urbanization
Process of population growth in urban areas.
urbanización
migration
Movement of populations from one place to another.
migración

Slang Meanings

Settlement
Let's visit the village this weekend!
¡Vamos a visitar el poblado este fin de semana!
Neighborhood
She lives in a neighborhood with many different populations.
Ella vive en un barrio con muchas poblaciones diferentes.