populated
word · lemma: populate
Definition
Describes a place where people live. Usually used to talk about areas or regions with inhabitants, often compared by how many people live there.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes cities, towns, or areas with residents. Common phrases: "densely populated" (many people) and "sparsely populated" (few people). It's more formal than just saying "a lot of people live there." Not used for animals—strictly about people.
Spanish: poblado - habitadoPortuguese (BR): povoado - habitadoPortuguese (PT): povoado - habitadoChinese (Simplified): 有人居住的 - 人口稠密的Chinese (Traditional): 有人居住的 - 人口稠密的Hindi: जनसंख्यायुक्त - बसा हुआArabic: مأهول - مسكونBengali: জনবসতিপূর্ণRussian: населённыйJapanese: 人口が多い - 人が住んでいるVietnamese: có dân cư - đông dânKorean: 인구가 많은 - 사람이 사는Turkish: nüfuslu - yerleşimliUrdu: آبادی والا - آبادIndonesian: berpenduduk - padat penduduk
Example Sentences
The city is very populated.
basic
This island is not populated.
basic
The countryside is less populated than the city.
basic
Some of the most populated neighborhoods are near the train station.
natural
The country is populated mainly along the coast.
natural
At night, the city feels even more populated because everyone is out.
natural