English–Spanish

“caribbean” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾiˈβeɲo/

Example

Este restaurante tiene comida caribeña muy sabrosa.

This restaurant has very delicious Caribbean dishes.

Illustration for caribeño (caribbean)

How to say “caribbean” in Spanish

“Caribbean” in Spanish is caribeño.

Globe highlighting the chain of Caribbean islands.

Full entry for caribeño: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caribeño

La música caribeña anima las fiestas.

Caribbean music livens up parties.

Tips for using caribeño

  • Caribeño commonly describes cuisine, music, climate, and culture, but speakers often specify the island or nationality when referring to a person's origin.

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