English–Spanish

“english-speaking person” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaŋglo/

Example

Un anglo nos explicó las reglas del juego.

An English-speaking person explained the rules of the game to us.

Illustration for anglo (english-speaking person)

How to say “english-speaking person” in Spanish

“English-speaking person” in Spanish is anglo.

Person tied to the English-speaking world.

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

Example sentences with anglo

En reuniones, un anglo suele expresarse en inglés.

In meetings, an English-speaking person usually speaks in English.

Tips for using anglo

  • Anglo is often colloquial in Spanish; anglófono names language ability specifically while anglosajón denotes Anglo-Saxon or ethnic/historical contexts.

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