residente
/reh-see-DEHN-teh/
resident
A resident is a person who lives in a specific place.
residente(noun)
resident
?a person who lives in a specific place
inhabitant
?someone residing in a city or country
📝 In Action
Soy residente de este edificio.
A1I am a resident of this building.
Los residentes del barrio están felices.
A2The residents of the neighborhood are happy.
💡 Grammar Points
One word for everyone
This word doesn't change its ending for men or women. You just change the word 'the' in front: 'el residente' for a man and 'la residente' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'residenta'
Mistake: "Calling a woman 'la residenta'."
Correction: Use 'la residente'. While 'residenta' exists in some old dictionaries, 'la residente' is the natural, modern way to say it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal vs. Casual
Use this word when you want to sound a bit more official. For a casual 'neighbor,' use 'vecino' instead.
A resident can also be a doctor undergoing specialized training.
📝 In Action
El médico residente trabaja muchas horas.
B1The medical resident works many hours.
⭐ Usage Tips
Hospital Talk
In a hospital setting, if someone says 'el residente,' they almost always mean the doctor, not just someone living there.
The word resident describes someone or something living or staying in a place.
residente(adjective)
resident
?living or staying in a place
residing
?to describe a population or status
📝 In Action
La población residente ha crecido.
B1The resident population has grown.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective placement
Like most adjectives in Spanish, put 'residente' after the noun it describes.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: residente
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'The female resident' correctly?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'residente' only for people?
Usually, yes, but it can be used as an adjective for 'población' (population) or even species of animals that don't migrate.
What is the difference between 'residente' and 'vecino'?
'Residente' is more formal and refers to legal or official living status. 'Vecino' is the friendly word for 'neighbor' or someone who lives nearby.