La población
Example: La población de la ciudad crece cada año rápidamente.
Definition
"La población" refers to the total number of people living in a specific area, such as a city or country. It often indicates the size and characteristics of inhabitants, and is used in research to analyze growth, density, or demographics over time.
Etymology
The term "la población" comes from the Spanish word 'población,' derived from the Latin 'populatio,' meaning 'a people' or 'inhabited place.' Did you know that it originally implied not just the number of people, but also the act of settling or colonizing an area?
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"La población" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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