Habitantes is a noun and the plural form of the word "habitante," which means "inhabitant" or "dweller."
/habiˈtantes/
Habitantes refers to individuals who reside in a particular place, such as a city, country, or region. It is often used in discussions about demographics, urban studies, and sociology. The term has a neutral connotation and is used equally in oral and written contexts, though it may be somewhat more common in written texts when discussing population statistics or sociological analysis.
The inhabitants of this city are very friendly.
Los habitantes de la selva amazónica tienen una cultura rica y variada.
The inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest have a rich and varied culture.
Cada año, el número de habitantes en el área metropolitana aumenta.
While "habitantes" is more straightforward than some other Spanish words, it appears in some idiomatic expressions and phrases related to community and belonging:
The inhabitants of the house (often used to refer to the people living together).
"Habitantes en armonía"
Inhabitants in harmony (a phrase that emphasizes community and peaceful cohabitation).
"Los habitantes de la ciudad vieja"
The inhabitants of the old town (often used in discussions about tourism and cultural heritage).
"Habitantes de un mundo globalizado"
Inhabitants of a globalized world (refers to the notion of global citizenship).
"Desplazamiento de habitantes"
The word habitante is derived from the Latin "habitans," the present participle of "habitare," which means "to inhabit" or "to dwell." The root relates to habitation and residency in general.
Synonyms: - Residentes (residents) - Moradores (dwellers) - Pobladores (settlers/population)
Antonyms: - Forasteros (outsiders) - Visitantes (visitors)
By understanding the term "habitantes," one gains insight into the cultural and social fabric of communities and their development.