Pobló (en. Populated)

/poˈβlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of individuals who share the same geographical space.
The village gathered in the square to celebrate the festival.
El pueblo se reunió en la plaza para celebrar la fiesta.
Group of people who have common cultural characteristics.
The indigenous people have ancestral traditions.
El pueblo indígena tiene tradiciones ancestrales.
Inhabitants of a specific locality or region.
The mountain villages have different customs.
Los pueblos de la sierra tienen costumbres distintas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'populus', which means village or community.

Common Phrases and Expressions

village in danger
Refers to a community facing risks or threats.
pueblo en peligro
the united people
Expresses the idea that a community is stronger when united.
el pueblo unido
wise people
Indicates that the community has deep and valuable knowledge.
pueblo sabio

Related Words

population
Set of people living in a given place.
población
residence
Place where a person or group of people lives.
residencia
city
Urbanized area that has greater development and population than a village.
ciudad

Slang Meanings

Village as a synonym for the rural or away from modernity.
He always says he wants to return to the village, away from the noise of the city.
Él siempre dice que quiere volver al pueblo, lejos del bullicio de la ciudad.
In some contexts, 'village' is used pejoratively to refer to people with low resources.
I don't want to be seen as a village person, even though I come from a humble family.
No quiero que me tomen por un pueblo, aunque vengo de una familia humilde.