Also means
residential home
Usage Note
Residencia can mean a private residence, a student hall (residencia de estudiantes), or a care home for the elderly (residencia de ancianos). Permiso de residencia is the official term for a residence permit. The adjective is residencial.
Examples
"Vive en una residencia de estudiantes."
Natural Translation
She lives in a student residence.
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