Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
aldea
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈdea/
Meaning
- feminine nounvillage
Example
¿De qué aldea eres?
Which village are you from?
More examples
Vengo de una aldea pequeña.
I come from a small village.
Core concept
Small cluster of rural houses around a communal center.
Common phrases
aldea natal
native village
aldea pequeña
small village
Similar words
pueblo: Small town or village with a local center and basic services for residents.
ciudad: Large urban area with many people, buildings, and a variety of public services and facilities.
Definition in Spanish
Población o núcleo rural de reducida población y extensión, con carácter local y comunitario.
Word origin
From Hispano-Arabic al-dayʿa, from Arabic al-ḍaiʿa meaning small rural settlement, originally referring to a modest, community-focused village.
Usage tips
- Denotes a very small, closely knit rural community, while pueblo is used for larger villages or small towns.