residentes
/reh-see-DEN-tehs/
residents
Residents of an apartment building interacting with each other in their shared living space.
residentes(noun)
residents
?people living in a specific building or area
inhabitants
?people living in a city or town
📝 In Action
Los residentes del edificio están pidiendo una reunión.
A2The residents of the building are asking for a meeting.
Esta tarjeta es solo para residentes de la ciudad.
A2This card is only for residents of the city.
💡 Grammar Points
One word for everyone
Even though this word ends in 'e', it works for both men and women. To show who you mean, just change the small word before it: 'los residentes' (men or mixed group) or 'las residentes' (only women).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the 's'
Mistake: "Los residente viven aquí."
Correction: Los residentes viven aquí.
⭐ Usage Tips
Local feel
Use 'vecinos' if you're talking about your actual neighbors on your floor, but use 'residentes' for more official talk about everyone living in a complex or city.
A medical resident gaining experience and training within a hospital setting.
📝 In Action
Los médicos residentes trabajan muchas horas en este hospital.
B2The resident doctors work many hours in this hospital.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional context
When talking about hospitals, 'residentes' almost always refers to the doctors finishing their specialty training.
A resident bird staying long-term in its established home.
residentes(adjective)
resident
?living or staying in a place long-term
residing
?currently living somewhere
📝 In Action
Hay muchas especies de aves residentes en el parque.
B2There are many resident bird species in the park.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: residentes
Question 1 of 1
If you are a tourist visiting Madrid for a weekend, are you one of the 'residentes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'residentes' be used for animals?
Yes! In biology, it describes animals (like birds) that stay in the same area all year round instead of migrating.
Is 'residentes' masculine or feminine?
The word itself doesn't change, but you use 'los' for a group of men or mixed genders, and 'las' for a group of only women.