Pobladas (en. Populated)

/po'βlaðas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sets of housing and inhabitants in a given territory.
The populated areas on the coast have grown rapidly in recent years.
Las pobladas en la costa han crecido rápidamente en los últimos años.
Cities or localities that have a high population density.
The largest populated areas in the country tend to have developed infrastructure.
Las pobladas más grandes del país suelen tener una infraestructura desarrollada.
adjective
Having a significant number of inhabitants.
The populated neighborhoods of the city face various social challenges.
Los barrios pobladas de la ciudad enfrentan varios desafíos sociales.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to populate', which means to fill a place with inhabitants.

Common Phrases and Expressions

urban populated areas
Areas of high residential density within a city.
pobladas urbanas
rural populated areas
Areas with a high concentration of population but in a rural context.
pobladas rurales
growing populated areas
Developing areas that are increasing their number of inhabitants.
pobladas en crecimiento

Related Words

population
A group of people living in a place.
población
to populate
To fill a place with human beings or something else.
poblar
density
A measure of how many inhabitants there are per unit of area.
densidad

Slang Meanings

Large or crowded populations.
That place is so full that it looks like a populated area.
Ese lugar está tan lleno que parece una poblada.
Neighborhoods that are very densely populated.
The party is going to be held in one of the most well-known populated areas of the city.
La fiesta se va a hacer en una de las pobladas más conocidas de la ciudad.