Spanish word

demógrafo

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈmoɣɾafo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundemographer

Example

Conozco a un demógrafo en la universidad.

I know a demographer at the university.

Illustration for demógrafo (demographer)

More examples

Entrevistaron a un demógrafo sobre la migración y el empleo.

They interviewed a demographer about migration and employment.

Core concept

Specialist who tracks population trends such as aging, fertility and migration.

Common phrases

  • entrevistar a un demógrafo

    interview a demographer

  • trabajar con un demógrafo

    work with a demographer

Similar words

estadístico: Applies mathematical methods to data to calculate rates and summarize results.
sociólogo: Examines social groups, institutions and behaviors to explain societal dynamics.
investigador: Conducts systematic studies using sources and data to produce new knowledge.
analista: Examines and summarizes information to highlight issues, patterns or forecasts.

Definition in Spanish

Especialista que recoge y analiza datos sobre población para entender fenómenos como el envejecimiento, la natalidad o las migraciones.

Word origin

Formed from the noun demografía and ultimately from Greek demos 'people' plus graphein 'to write', it denotes a specialist who studies changes in populations.

Usage tips

  • The stress falls on the second syllable (demógrafo), the feminine form is demógrafa, and the word follows regular Spanish gender and plural patterns.

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