village
From Old French 'village', from 'villa' meaning 'country house' or 'farmstead'.
NOUN
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[/ˈvɪlɪdʒ/en-US]
aldea
literal
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pueblo
literal
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villaggio
slang
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localidad
general
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concepto de agrupación rural
untranslatable
(While the terms 'aldea' and 'pueblo' are direct translations, the broader concept of 'village' as an ideal community may not have an exact counterpart.)
Antonyms
city
A village is a small community or settlement, typically larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town or city, often found in a rural area. While Spanish has direct equivalents like "aldea" or "pueblo" for the physical place, the English word "village" can also carry a broader cultural connotation of a close-knit community with traditional values, rural charm, or a simple way of life, which might require a descriptive phrase like "concepto de agrupación rural" to fully capture in Spanish beyond just the geographical meaning.
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- She grew up in a small village nestled in the mountains. — This sentence refers to a small residential area in a rural setting.
- The entire village gathered for the annual festival. — Here, village refers to the collective group of people living in the community.
- Life in the village was quiet and peaceful, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. — This example contrasts the peacefulness of a small rural settlement with the busy nature of a large urban area.
- They are working to restore the historic buildings in the old fishing village. — This illustrates a specific type of village characterized by its primary industry.
