aldea
|al-de-a|
B2
/ælˈdeɪə/
small village
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldea' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'aldea', where it meant 'village'.
Historical Evolution
'aldea' has been used in Spanish-speaking regions to denote small rural communities and has been adopted into English to describe similar settlements.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'village' in Spanish, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small village or hamlet, typically in a rural area.
The travelers stopped at a quaint aldea for the night.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 13:36