What is the Spanish word for "settlement"?

Learn how to say "settlement" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

settlement

Spanish

asentamiento

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Alternative translations of "settlement"

acuerdo
colonia
pago
resolución

Examples of how to use "settlement" in Spanish

English
An ancient settlement was discovered here.
Spanish
Aquí se descubrió un asentamiento antiguo.
English
They reached a small settlement by the river.
Spanish
Llegaron a un pequeño asentamiento junto al río.
English
The landlord offered a fair settlement to tenants.
Spanish
El arrendador ofreció un acuerdo justo a los inquilinos.
English
Archaeologists studied the ancient settlement on the hill.
Spanish
Los arqueólogos estudiaron el antiguo asentamiento en la colina.
English
After years of arguing, they accepted the settlement.
Spanish
Después de años de discusión, aceptaron el acuerdo.

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