Poblados (en. Villages)

/poˈβlaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Places inhabited by people who form a community.
The coastal villages are popular tourist destinations.
Los poblados de la costa son destinos turísticos populares.
Certain villages or settlements that have a small number of inhabitants.
The inland villages tend to have a more traditional lifestyle.
Los poblados del interior suelen tener un estilo de vida más tradicional.
Areas where people settle to live.
Villages develop near rivers and natural resources.
Los poblados se desarrollan cerca de ríos y recursos naturales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'populatus', related to 'pueblo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

abandoned villages
Places where no one lives.
poblados abandonados
coastal villages
Communities situated by the sea.
poblados costeros
indigenous villages
Indigenous communities that preserve their culture.
poblados indígenas

Related Words

village
A group of inhabitants living in a specific place.
pueblo
community
A group of individuals sharing a location or interests.
comunidad
hamlet
A small town, usually rural.
aldea

Slang Meanings

A small or closed group of people.
That little group is like a village at school.
Ese grupito es como un poblado en la escuela.
A place where no one goes or that is little known.
That little store is in a village that almost no one visits.
Esa tiendita está en un poblado que casi nadie visita.