hamlet

BrE /ˈhæm.lɪt/ AmE /ˈhæm.lɪt/

noun en → es

1 VILLAGE [singular] B2

a small village or town, especially one that is old and quiet

pueblo, aldea, villa

Collocations a picturesque hamlet

  • The hamlet was surrounded by fields and forests.

    El pueblo estaba rodeado de campos y bosques.

2 SHAKESPEARE [singular] C1

a play written by William Shakespeare about a prince who is troubled by his uncle's murder of his father, the king

Hamlet (obra de teatro)

Collocations study Hamlet

  • He has been studying Hamlet for his literature class.

    Ha estado estudiando Hamlet para su clase de literatura.

3 PERSON [singular] C1

(in the UK) a person who lives in a small village or town, especially one that is old and quiet

habitante del pueblo, vecino

Collocations a hamlet resident

  • The hamlet residents were friendly and welcoming.

    Los habitantes del pueblo fueron amables y acogedores.