habitante

ah-bee-TAN-teh/aβiˈtante/

“habitante” means “inhabitant” in Spanish (a person or animal that lives in a specific place).

inhabitant

Also: resident, dweller

Nounm or fA2

Madrid tiene más de tres millones de habitantes.

Madrid has more than three million inhabitants.

El jaguar es un habitante importante de la selva.

The jaguar is an important inhabitant of the jungle.

Todos los habitantes deben reciclar para cuidar el planeta.

All residents must recycle to take care of the planet.

Words that translate to "habitante" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'the female inhabitant'?

👥 Word Family▼

habitación(room/bedroom) — Noun

habitable(habitable/livable) — Adjective

hábitat(habitat) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'habitans', which comes from 'habitare', meaning 'to live in' or 'to dwell'. It is closely related to the English word 'habitat'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: habitantEnglish: inhabitantItalian: abitante

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Is 'habitante' only for people?

No, it can also be used for animals that live in a specific region or environment (e.g., 'los habitantes del océano').

What is the plural of 'habitante'?

The plural is 'habitantes'. You simply add an 's' to the end.

Does 'habitante' mean the same thing as 'pueblo'?

Not exactly. 'Habitante' refers to a single individual who lives in a place, while 'pueblo' refers to the collective 'people' or a 'town'.