densidad
densidád with stress marks
density
Usage Note
Densidad, from Spanish densidad, is used in scientific, geographic, and urban planning contexts to refer to the concentration of matter or population in a given area. Metro Manila's extreme population densidad is a frequent topic in urban studies and policy discussions.
Examples
" Mataas ang densidad ng gubat. "
Natural Translation
The density of the forest is high.
Literal Translation
High the density of-the forest.
" Mataas ang densidad ng populasyon sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The population density in the city is high.
Literal Translation
High the density of-the population in-the city.
" Dahil sa mataas na densidad ng populasyon sa Maynila, mahirap maghanap ng tahimik at maluwag na lugar para tumira. "
Natural Translation
Because of the high population density in Manila, it is hard to find a quiet and spacious place to live.
Literal Translation
Because of high that density of-the population in Manila, hard to-look-for of quiet and spacious that place for to-live.
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