ciudadanos

see-oo-dah-NAH-nohssjuðaˈðanos

“ciudadanos” means “citizens” in Spanish (legal or political context).

citizens

Also: residents, inhabitants

NounmA2

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Three diverse adult figures, including a man and two women, standing shoulder-to-shoulder and smiling warmly, symbolizing a cohesive group of citizens.

📝 In Action

Los ciudadanos tienen derecho a votar.

The citizens have the right to vote.

La junta informó a todos los ciudadanos sobre el nuevo proyecto.

The board informed all residents about the new project.

Necesitamos la participación de los ciudadanos para mejorar la ciudad.

We need the participation of the inhabitants to improve the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

habitantes (inhabitants)
residentes (residents)
pobladores (settlers/population)

Common Collocations

derechos de los ciudadanos – citizens' rights
participación ciudadana – citizen participation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ciudadanos" in Spanish:

citizens→inhabitants→residents→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ciudadanos

Question 1 of 2

Which singular word would you use to refer to one female citizen?

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👥 Word Family▼

ciudadano(citizen (singular, male)) — Noun

ciudadana(citizen (singular, female)) — Noun

ciudadanía(citizenship) — Noun

ciudad(city) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

hermanos manos

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *cīvitās*, which meant 'city' or 'state.' Over time, the word evolved in Spanish to describe a person belonging to that state or city, leading directly to 'ciudadano.'

First recorded: Medieval period (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: cidadãosItalian: cittadini

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'ciudadanos' different from 'gente'?

'Gente' is a general term meaning 'people' or 'crowd' (and is always singular in Spanish). 'Ciudadanos' specifically refers to people who hold the legal status of 'citizen' or are the formal inhabitants of a place. It's much more specific and often used in civic or political language.