Residente (en. Resident)

/resi'dente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who resides in a place habitually.
The resident of the building has the right to use the facilities.
El residente del edificio tiene derecho a usar las instalaciones.
Training physician who works in a hospital.
The resident is learning a lot about surgery.
El residente está aprendiendo mucho sobre cirugía.

Etymology

From Latin 'residentis', meaning 'the one who dwells' or 'the one who remains'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

permanent resident
Person authorized to live indefinitely in a place.
residente permanente
medical resident
Training physician who performs internships in a hospital.
residente médico
tax resident
Person regarded as a resident in a country for tax purposes.
residente fiscal

Related Words

residence
Place where one lives habitually.
residencia
reside
To live in a place.
residir

Slang Meanings

Person living in a specific area.
He is a resident of the old neighborhood.
Es un residente del barrio antiguo.
Physician who is in their residency stage.
The resident is very busy with his shifts.
El residente está muy ocupado con sus guardias.