residence

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrez.ɪ.dəns/ AmE /ˈriz.ə.dəns/

noun en → es

1 HOME/LIVING SPACE [singular] A2

a place where someone lives, especially as their main home

residencia, vivienda, hogar

  • one's own residence

Collocations rent a residence · residence permit

  • She has lived in this residence for over 30 years.

    Ella ha vivido en esta residencia durante más de 30 años.

2 STUDY/WORK [singular] B1

a place where students or staff live while studying or working at a university, college, or other institution

residencia universitaria, alojamiento estudiantil

  • student residence

Collocations apply for a student residence · live in a college residence

  • The university offers several student residences.

    La universidad ofrece varias residencias estudiantiles.

3 LEGAL STATUS [singular] B2

the legal status of someone who lives in a particular country or area, especially for work or study purposes

residencia legal, permiso de residencia

  • residence permit

Collocations apply for a residence permit · extend one's residence status

  • He applied for a residence permit to stay in the country.

    Él solicitó un permiso de residencia para quedarse en el país.

4 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

a large or important building, especially one that was once used as a royal palace or by an important person in history

residencia histórica, palacio residencial

  • historical residence

Collocations visit a historical residence · preserve a royal residence

  • Visitors can tour the historical residence and learn about its past.

    Los visitantes pueden recorrer la residencia histórica y aprender sobre su pasado.