Pobladores (en. Inhabitants)
/poblaˈðoɾes/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People who inhabit a locality or region.
The inhabitants of the region have preserved their traditions.
Los pobladores de la región han conservado sus tradiciones.
Refers to the first inhabitants of a territory.
The original inhabitants of this area are a key element of its history.
Los pobladores originarios de esta zona son un elemento clave de su historia.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'to populate', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'populāre', meaning 'to inhabit'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Inhabitants of the land
Refers to people who have lived in a region for a long time.
pobladores de la tierra
To populate a place
To establish inhabitants in an empty or recently discovered area.
poblar un lugar
Rights of the inhabitants
The rights that people living in a specific area have.
derechos de los pobladores
Related Words
Population
A group of people who inhabit a place.
población
Indigenous population
A group of native people from a territory.
población indígena
Settlement
Place where a population is established.
asentamiento
Slang Meanings
A term used to informally refer to the inhabitants of a rural area.
The 'inhabitants' of this town are very welcoming.
Los 'pobladores' de este pueblo son muy acogedores.
Used in a colloquial sense to describe people living in precarious conditions.
Those inhabitants often struggle to improve their quality of life.
Aquellos pobladores a menudo luchan por mejorar su calidad de vida.