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“eskimo” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eskiˈmal/

Example

Los esquimales celebran una fiesta tradicional.

The Eskimos celebrate a traditional festival.

Illustration for esquimal (eskimo)

How to say “eskimo” in Spanish

“Eskimo” in Spanish is esquimal.

An Arctic community in snow wearing traditional furs.

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

Example sentences with esquimal

Los esquimales viven en el Ártico.

The Eskimos live in the Arctic.

Tips for using esquimal

  • Because some people find esquimal pejorative or outdated, modern usage often prefers the peoples' own names and careful phrasing when referring to individuals or traditions.

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