Translation of Spanish word "gente" to English
gente
/ˈxente/
Meaning
NounPersons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.
How to use
Gente ('people') is a feminine singular collective noun. The verb accompanying it is always singular: La gente es simpática — People are nice.
🇬🇧 English
people
Example
Hay mucha gente aquí.
There are many people here.
La gente es muy simpática.
The people are very nice.
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Common phrases
- toda la gente— all the people / everyone
- buena gente— good people / good folk
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What does the Spanish word "gente" mean?▼
The Spanish word "gente" means "people" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hay mucha gente aquí." (which translates as "There are many people here.").
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