Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Gente: people
gente
Pronunciation: HEHN-teh (stress the capital letters)
Gente means “people” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: people
- How to say it: HEHN-teh
- Gender: la gente
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “gente” means and how to use it
Gente means “people” as a group. It is singular in Spanish, even though “people” is plural in English.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la gente (feminine)
- Plural: usually used in the singular
Examples with audio
- Hay mucha gente en la calle.There are many people in the street.
- La gente aquí es muy amable.The people here are very friendly.
- No conozco a la gente de este barrio.I do not know the people in this neighborhood.
Usage tip
Gente is singular: la gente es amable, not “son amables.” For individuals, use “personas”: cinco personas, not “cinco gentes.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “people” in Spanish?
“people” in Spanish is “gente.” It is pronounced HEHN-teh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “gente”?
Say HEHN-teh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “gente” masculine or feminine?
Gente is feminine: “la gente.”
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