pueblos
“pueblos” means “villages” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
villages, small towns
Also: communities
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En verano, me gusta visitar los pueblos costeros de Andalucía.
A2In summer, I like to visit the coastal villages of Andalusia.
Hay muchos pueblos blancos preciosos en las montañas.
A1There are many beautiful white towns in the mountains.
peoples
Also: populations, nations
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Los pueblos de Europa tienen una historia entrelazada.
B1The peoples of Europe have an intertwined history.
Se exige respeto por la autodeterminación de los pueblos.
B2Respect for the self-determination of populations is demanded.
indigenous peoples
Also: tribes
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Se firmó un acuerdo con los pueblos originarios de la región.
B2An agreement was signed with the native indigenous peoples of the region.
Los pueblos precolombinos desarrollaron grandes civilizaciones.
C1The pre-Columbian peoples developed great civilizations.
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Words that translate to "pueblos" in Spanish:
communities→indigenous peoples→nations→peoples→populations→small towns→tribes→villages→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pueblos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pueblos' to mean 'small settlements'?
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The word comes directly from the Latin word *populus*, which meant 'the people' or 'the nation.' Over time, it developed the secondary meaning of 'the place where the people live'—a town or village.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'pueblos' means 'towns,' how do I say 'the people' (singular collective)?
If you are referring to 'the people' in a general, singular sense (like 'the populace' or 'the crowd'), you should use the singular, feminine noun 'la gente.' Example: 'La gente es amable' (The people are kind).
What is the difference between 'pueblo' and 'ciudad'?
'Ciudad' means 'city' and refers to a large, urban center. 'Pueblo' means 'town' or 'village' and refers to a smaller, often more rural settlement. The line isn't always sharp, but 'ciudad' is always bigger.