Población (en. Population)

/poblaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Total number of people living in a region or country.

Example Sentence: The population of Mexico has grown in recent decades.

La población de México ha crecido en las últimas décadas.

Definition: Group of inhabitants of a city or town.

Example Sentence: The population of this city is very hospitable.

La población de esta ciudad es muy hospitalaria.

Definition: Specific group of individuals who share common characteristics.

Example Sentence: The student population of the school is very diverse.

La población estudiantil del colegio es muy diversa.

Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Latin 'populatio', which means 'population' or 'people'.

Common Phrase: floating population

Common Phrase Meaning: group of people who are present in a place temporarily.

población flotante

Common Phrase: population control

Common Phrase Meaning: measures to regulate the number of inhabitants in an area.

control de población

Common Phrase: vulnerable population

Common Phrase Meaning: group of people who face greater risks due to their social or economic situation.

población vulnerable

Related Word: demography

Related Word Description: Study of the statistical characteristics of a population.

demografía

Related Word: migration

Related Word Description: Movement of people from one place to another, which can affect the population.

migración

Related Word: urbanization

Related Word Description: Process of population growth in urban areas.

urbanización

Slang Meaning: People

Slang Meaning Example: In this town, the population knows each other very well.

En este pueblo, la población se conoce muy bien.

Slang Meaning: People

Slang Meaning Example: There are many people at the event, the population is very active.

Hay mucha gente en el evento, la población está muy activa.