La población
Example: La población de la ciudad ha crecido rápidamente este año.
Definition
"La población" refers to the total number of people living in a specific area, such as a city, country, or region. It often indicates the size and characteristics of the inhabitants, as in the example phrase where the city's population has grown rapidly in one year.
Etymology
The term "la población" comes from the Latin word 'populatio,' derived from 'populus,' meaning 'people' or 'population.' It originally referred to the act of settling or inhabiting a place, evolving to mean the people themselves who live in that area. Did you know that the word is related to 'populate,' which shares the same root?
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"La población" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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