el asentamiento
-the settlement
See the entry for asentamiento.

asentamiento

el asentamiento(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. settlement
El presidente autorizó el asentamiento de familias de refugiados en esta región.The president authorized the settlement of refugee families in this region.
b. setting up
Necesitamos políticas que favorezcan el asentamiento de empresas.We need policies that will encourage the setting up of businesses.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Tras su asentamiento en la zona, los extranjeros comenzaron a construir un templo.After settling in the area, the foreigners began building a temple.
El asentamiento es más fácil cuando hay una comunidad existente que te pueda dar la bienvenida.Settling is a lot easier when there's an established community to welcome you in.
a. settlement
El asentamiento se encuentra en los alrededores del río.The settlement is located near the river.
b. shanty town (consisting of makeshift dwellings)
Estos niños pobres viven un asentamiento en las afueras de la ciudad y no tienen ni electricidad ni agua corriente.These poor children live in a shanty town on the outskirts of the city and have neither electricity nor running water.
a. colony
Hay un asentamiento de lobos viviendo en las montañas.There's a colony of wolves living in the mountains.
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This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Para ver el asentamiento de las partículas de tierra, coloca el contenedor lleno de lodo en una superficie plana.In order to see the dirt particles settle, place the container full of mud on a flat surface.
Hay que mezclar bien la suspensión para prevenir el asentamiento de los sólidos.The suspension needs to be thoroughly mixed to prevent solids from settling.
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