gente (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈxente/

Translation Options

• people
• folk
• folks

Meaning

"Gente" is a common noun in Spanish that translates to "people" in English. It refers to a group of individuals or a population. It is frequently used in both oral and written contexts in Spanish.

Examples

1. Hay mucha gente en la playa.

2. There are many people on the beach.

3. La gente en este pueblo es muy amable.

4. The people in this town are very friendly.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Ser buena gente
• Meaning: To be a good person.

• Example: Mi vecino es muy buena gente.

  • My neighbor is a really good person.

• No hay gente mala

• Meaning: Not everyone is bad.
• Example: No te preocupes, no todos son malos. No hay gente mala.
  • Don't worry, not everyone is bad. There are good people too.

Etymology

The word "gente" comes from the Latin "gentem," which means "race" or "nation." Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a group of individuals rather than an entire race or nation.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: personas, individuos, seres humanos
• Antonyms: animales, criaturas, seres vivos