Pueblito (en. Village)

/pweˈβlito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A human settlement smaller than a town.
In the little town there are only three streets.
En el pueblito no hay más que tres calles.
A place with rural characteristics and a peaceful environment.
We spent the weekend in a little town near the sea.
Pasamos el fin de semana en un pueblito cerca del mar.
A small community that maintains cultural traditions.
The little town celebrates its annual festival with much joy.
El pueblito celebra su fiesta anual con mucha alegría.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'pueblo', which comes from the Latin 'populus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enchanted little town
A small town with a magical or special atmosphere.
pueblito encantado
to become a little town
Referring to a place that has changed in size or population, becoming smaller and more rural.
volverse un pueblito

Related Words

town
Human settlement generally larger than a little town.
pueblo
city
Urban area with a high population density.
ciudad
village
Small settlement, similar to a little town.
aldea

Slang Meanings

A quiet and secluded place.
I like to go to my little town to escape the noise of the city.
Me gusta ir a mi pueblito para descansar del ruido de la ciudad.
Refers to a conservative or traditional community.
That little town has a very traditional mindset.
Ese pueblito tiene una mentalidad muy tradicional.