población
/poh-blah-see-OHN/
population
Visualizing población as the total number of people living in an area (population).
población(noun)
population
?the total number of people
inhabitants
?the people living in a specific area
📝 In Action
La población mundial sigue creciendo rápidamente.
B1The world population continues to grow rapidly.
Necesitamos un censo para contar la población de la ciudad.
B1We need a census to count the city's population.
La baja densidad de población hace que la zona sea muy tranquila.
B2The low population density makes the area very quiet.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'población' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la población' (the population).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'pueblo' and 'población'
Mistake: "Using 'población' when you mean 'the town' in Spain."
Correction: In Spain, use 'pueblo' for a small town. 'Población' is usually reserved for the count of people, not the physical place.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This word is often used in formal reports, news, and academic discussions about society and government.
Visualizing población as a small town or settlement (town).
población(noun)
town
?small settlement or locality
village
?small rural settlement
,locality
?a specific geographical area
📝 In Action
Llegamos a la pequeña población después de tres horas de viaje.
B2We arrived at the small town after three hours of travel.
Es una población costera con mucha historia.
C1It is a coastal settlement with a lot of history.
💡 Grammar Points
Context Clues
If you see 'población' used with adjectives describing size ('pequeña', 'aislada') or location ('costera', 'rural'), it likely means the physical place, not the number of people.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: población
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'población' to refer to the physical place?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'población' the same as 'gente'?
No. 'Gente' means 'people' (a group of individuals) and is generally used informally. 'Población' is a formal term referring to the total count or demographic of inhabitants in a specific area (like a city or country).