What does "poblar" mean in English?

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Spanish

poblar

English

populate

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Alternative translations of "poblar"

settle
inhabit
colonize
peopling

Examples of how to use "poblar" in Spanish

Spanish
La zona se pobló rápidamente.
English
The area quickly became populated.
Spanish
Este valle se puebla de flores.
English
This valley is filled with flowers.
Spanish
Ellos poblaron la isla hace siglos.
English
They populated the island centuries ago.
Spanish
Poblábamos el valle cuando era niño.
English
We used to populate the valley when I was a child.
Spanish
Poblaremos nuevas áreas el próximo año.
English
We will settle in new areas next year.

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La zona se pobló rápidamente.

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