Spanish word

residencial

Pronunciation

IPA/resiðenˈθjal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveresidential

Example

Hay muchas casas en la zona residencial.

There are many houses in the residential area.

Illustration for residencial (residential)

More examples

El complejo residencial ofrece zonas verdes para los vecinos.

The residential complex offers green areas for the residents.

Core concept

A quiet neighborhood of houses and small apartment buildings.

Common phrases

  • zona residencial

    residential area

  • complejo residencial

    residential complex

  • edificio residencial

    residential building

Similar words

urbano: City area with dense development, businesses, and frequent public transport.
suburbano: Edge-of-city neighborhood with lower-density housing and a commuter-oriented feel.
habitacional: Buildings or complexes intended primarily for people to live in.
rural: Open countryside with farmland, natural landscapes, and a sparse population.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que un lugar, edificio o área tiene como función principal servir de vivienda.

Word origin

From Spanish residencia, ultimately from Latin residēre 'to remain', with the adjectival suffix -al meaning 'pertaining to residences'.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used with zona, área, or barrio (for example 'zona residencial') and the adjective normally follows the noun in Spanish, unlike English where 'residential' usually precedes the noun.

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