How to Say "dweller" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dweller” is “habitante” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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.
One word for everyone
The word 'habitante' doesn't change its ending for men or women. Use 'el habitante' for a man and 'la habitante' for a woman.
Talking about populations
While 'residente' is often used for legal status or specific addresses, 'habitante' is the standard word used for population statistics of cities and countries.
Don't say 'habitanta'
Mistake: “La habitanta de la casa.”
Correction: La habitante de la casa. This word always ends in 'e' regardless of gender.
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