pueblos
/pweblos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "towns" is translated into Spanish as pueblos.
pueblos refers to small human settlements that are larger than villages but smaller than cities. Depending on the context, the word can also be used to mean "peoples" or "ethnic groups."
Which one should you use?
While pueblos is the standard translation for "towns," be aware that in certain contexts it can mean "peoples" or "ethnic groups."
How does it change in a sentence?
pueblos is a masculine noun. It is the plural form of pueblo, which is the singular for "town." The plural is formed by adding the suffix -s.
How do you pronounce it?
/pweblos/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word pueblo is a central concept in political slogans, such as el pueblo, which refers to 'the people' as a collective social or political force.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a pueblo is defined not just by size but by its plaza, a central square where all social and political life occurs.
- When traveling in Spain, you might see the term pueblo blanco, or 'white town', used to describe specific clusters of villages famous for their whitewashed walls.
Examples in context
- Se rompió la compuerta de la presa y el agua inundó varios pueblos cercanos.The dam's sluice gate broke and the water flooded several nearby towns.This sentence shows how pueblos can be used when discussing several towns being flooded.Tatoeba #10610877 by saverius, translation #10612126 by sangelo
- Más de un millar de pueblos extremeños se han visto afectados por el extraño fenómeno.More than a thousand towns in Extremadura were affected by the strange phenomenon.This sentence uses pueblos to describe a large number of towns in the region of Extremadura.Tatoeba #10569216 by Seael, translation #13457653 by apzzd
- En México, la mayoría de los pueblos pequeños tienen un santo patrón cuya fiesta se celebra con gran fanfarria.In Mexico, most small towns have a patron saint whose feast day is celebrated with great fanfare.This sentence demonstrates how many small pueblos in Mexico have a patron saint celebrated with a festival.Tatoeba #5956917 by albrusgher, translation #612259 by darinmex
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing their travel plans for the weekend.
- MateoMe gustaría visitar los pueblos de la zona.I would like to visit the towns in the area.
- SofíaEsos pueblos son muy bonitos en esta época.Those towns are very beautiful this time of year.
- Mateo¿Conoces algún pueblo que sea tranquilo?Do you know any town that is quiet?
- SofíaSí, hay varios pueblos cerca de aquí.Yes, there are several towns near here.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
