pueblo
Pueblo (noun) means a settlement of the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, traditionally built from adobe or stone in a multi-storey style. Example: “Tourists visit the ancient pueblo to see the cliff dwellings.”
How to use pueblo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional adobe or stone village built by Pueblo peoples in the American Southwest.
Word forms
pueblos plural, Pueblos plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Tourists visit the ancient _____ to see the cliff dwellings.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish pueblo, "town, people," from Latin populus — a doublet of the English word "people."
Frequently asked questions
What does “pueblo” mean?
The word “pueblo” means a settlement of the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest, traditionally built from adobe or stone in a multi-storey style. In plain terms, a traditional adobe or stone village built by Pueblo peoples in the American Southwest.
How do you pronounce “pueblo”?
“Pueblo” is pronounced PWEH-bloh (/ˈpwɛ.bloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pueblo” in a sentence?
Here is “pueblo” used in a sentence: “Tourists visit the ancient pueblo to see the cliff dwellings.”
What part of speech is “pueblo”?
“Pueblo” is a noun.
Where does the word “pueblo” come from?
The word “pueblo” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish pueblo, "town, people," from Latin populus — a doublet of the English word "people.".
Is “pueblo” a common word?
“Pueblo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include pueblo: