Pueblan (en. Populate)

/ˈpweβlan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To transit or move towards a place in communities.
I hope they populate the area with their customs.
Espero que ellos pueblan la zona con sus costumbres.
To habitually inhabit or reside in a place.
New residents populate the neighborhood every year.
Los nuevos residentes pueblan el vecindario cada año.
To occupy a territory by human beings or communities.
If they populate that desert, they will completely change the landscape.
Si pueblan ese desierto, cambiarán el paisaje completamente.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'poblar', which comes from the Latin 'populare', meaning 'to fill with people'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

populate the city
It refers to the arrival and settlement of people in the city.
pueblan la ciudad
where dreams populate
An expression that means an ideal or longed-for place.
donde pueblan los sueños

Related Words

village
A group of people living in a specific place.
pueblo
to populate
To establish inhabitants in a place.
poblar

Slang Meanings

To be in a crowded place.
At that festival, everyone populates the park.
En ese festival, todos pueblan el parque.
To live or socialize with a group.
We always gather at the same house after classes.
Siempre pueblamos en la misma casa después de clases.