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"Pueblo" is a form of "pueblo", a noun which is often translated as "town". "Villa" is a noun which is often translated as "villa". Learn more about the difference between "villa" and "pueblo" below.
la villa(
bee
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yah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. villa
Visitamos los restos de la villa romana más grande que se conoce en la zona.We visited the remains of the largest known Roman villa in the area.
2. (history)
a. town
Rodrigo estudia la arquitectura de las villas medievales de Asturias.Rodrigo studies the architecture of Asturias's medieval towns.
a. slum
Vivir en una villa puede ser peligroso para la salud.Living in a slum can be dangerous for your health.
b. shantytown
Cada vez hay más villas en la ciudad.The number of shantytowns is growing in the city.
el pueblo(
pweh
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bloh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. people
El pueblo mexicano está en contra de las decisiones tomadas por el nuevo presidente.The Mexican people are against the decisions made by the new president.
a. common people
"El pueblo trabaja para que los ricos descansen", dijo el revolucionario."The common people work so the rich can rest," said the revolutionary.
