habitar

Senses

1. 1.

   to inhabit, to live in, to dwell in

   to reside or occupy a place as one's home

2. 2.

   to occupy, to populate

   to exist or be present in a space or region

Examples

• "Muitas espécies raras habitam a Floresta Amazônica."

  Many rare species inhabit the Amazon rainforest.

• "Meus avós habitaram esta casa por mais de cinquenta anos."

  My grandparents lived in this house for over fifty years.

• "Questionamentos sobre o futuro habitam minha mente ultimamente."

  Questions about the future have been occupying my mind lately.

Usage

Habitar is more formal than "morar" (to live/reside). It's commonly used in literary, scientific, or formal contexts. Often appears in passive constructions like "habitado por" (inhabited by). Can be used figuratively for thoughts or feelings occupying one's mind.