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pueblos

pueb·lo
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pweb-loh; for 4, 5 also Spanish pwe-blaw]
    • /ˈpwɛb loʊ; for 4, 5 also Spanish ˈpwɛ blɔ/
    • /ˈpweb·loʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pweb-loh; for 4, 5 also Spanish pwe-blaw]
    • /ˈpwɛb loʊ; for 4, 5 also Spanish ˈpwɛ blɔ/

Definitions of pueblos word

  • noun plural pueblos a communal structure for multiple dwelling and defensive purposes of certain agricultural Indians of the southwestern U.S.: built of adobe or stone, typically many-storied and terraced, the structures were often placed against cliff walls, with entry through the roof by ladder. 1
  • noun plural pueblos (initial capital letter) a member of a group of Indian peoples living in pueblo villages in New Mexico and Arizona since prehistoric times. 1
  • noun plural pueblos an Indian village. 1
  • noun plural pueblos (in Spanish America) a town or village. 1
  • noun plural pueblos (in the Philippines) a town or a township. 1
  • noun pueblos a city in central Colorado. 1

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Origin of pueblos

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10, Americanism; < American Spanish; Spanish: town, people < Latin populus people

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Parts of speech for Pueblos

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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pueblos popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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