Residentes (en. Residents)
/re.siˈðen.tes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who inhabit a specific place permanently or for a long period.
The residents of this neighborhood are very friendly.
Los residentes de este barrio son muy amables.
Those who have their domicile in a certain city or country.
The residents of this city have the right to vote in elections.
Los residentes de esta ciudad tienen derecho a votar en las elecciones.
Members of a community or association who live in the same place.
The residents of the building gathered to discuss improvements.
Los residentes del edificio se reunieron para discutir mejoras.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'residens', which means 'one who dwells'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
temporary residents
People who live in a place for a short period.
residentes temporales
rights of residents
Legal benefits that people residing in a place have.
derechos de los residentes
stable residence
Place where a person lives continuously.
residencia estable
Related Words
residence
Place where someone lives.
residencia
to reside
To dwell in a place permanently.
residir
inhabitant
Person who inhabits a place.
inhabitante
Slang Meanings
Resi
He is a local resi, he is always around here.
Es un resi del barrio, siempre está por aquí.
Neighborhood
I already know all the resis in the neighborhood.
Ya conozco a todos los resis del vecindario.