squatter

• Describe a una persona o cosa que es baja y rechoncha, o la acción de agacharse o ponerse en cuclillas cerca del suelo.

Describes a person or thing that is short and thick, or describes the action of crouching low to the ground.

1. Short and thick in buildB2formal

   Describes a person or animal that is short, thick, and heavily built, often with short legs and strong muscles.

   rechoncho

   • The bulldog is a squat, muscular breed.
   • He had a squat, powerful frame from years of weightlifting.
   • The statue depicted a squat, sturdy warrior.

   Sinónimoschunkydumpystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antónimosganglylankyleanrangyslendertall

2. Low to the groundB2formal

   Describes an object or structure that is built low and wide, with a low center of gravity.

   rechoncho

   • The house was a squat, single-story building.
   • They drove a squat, rugged vehicle designed for off-road use.
   • The old barn had a squat, stable appearance.

   Sinónimoschunkydumpylowshortsquattystockystubbystumpythickset

   Antónimoshighloftytalltowering

• Persona que se instala en un terreno o edificio sin título legal ni derecho, o que legalmente se asienta en tierras públicas con la intención de adquirir la propiedad.

A noun referring to a person who settles on land or in a building without legal right or title, or who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title.

1. Lawful settler on government landB2formal

   A person who settles on government land with the legal intention of acquiring ownership of it.

   Colono legal en tierras del gobierno

   • The early squatters claimed large areas of land in the west.
   • Many squatters filed for ownership after meeting the requirements.
   • The government recognized the rights of the squatters.

   Sinónimoshomesteaderpioneersettler

2. Unlawful occupantB1formal

   A person who occupies a property or land without legal right or title.

   Ocupante ilegal

   • The police evicted the squatters from the abandoned building.
   • Squatters often face legal challenges from property owners.
   • The city council is dealing with a growing number of squatters.

   Sinónimosencroachergatecrasherinterloperintrudertrespasser

   Antónimoslandlordlesseeownertenant