habitante

[a.bi.ˈtɐ̃.tə (PT) / a.bi.ˈtɑ̃.tʃi (BR)]

nounmasculine/femininepl: habitantes

inhabitant, resident

1. A person who lives in or occupies a place

The inhabitants of the village gathered in the square.

Os habitantes da aldeia reuniram-se na praça.

2. A resident of a city, region, or country

Rio de Janeiro has millions of inhabitants.

Rio de Janeiro tem milhões de habitantes.

3. Any living creature that occupies a specific environment

The inhabitants of the forest include various species of animals.

Os habitantes da floresta incluem várias espécies de animais.

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General Brazilian

habitante

Standard usage, commonly used in all contexts

São Paulo

habitante

Standard usage, formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

habitante / morador

Both terms used interchangeably; morador more colloquial

Portugal

habitante

Standard usage, formal and administrative contexts

habitante de rua (homeless person, street dweller)

habitante originário (native inhabitant)

habitantes autóctones (indigenous inhabitants)

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