Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
andino
Pronunciation
IPA/anˈdino/
Meaning
- adjectiveAndean
Example
El arte andino es muy colorido.
Andean art is very colorful.
More examples
La música andina se caracteriza por el uso de la quena.
Andean music is characterized by the use of the quena.
Core concept
The Andes region's mountains, highland peoples, and cultural life.
Common phrases
música andina
Andean music
cultura andina
Andean culture
pueblo andino
Andean people
Similar words
andeano: Pertaining to people native to the Andes and the social and cultural expressions they maintain.
altoandino: Typical of the high mountain Andean zone, involving cold temperatures, thin air and pastoral living.
montañoso: Referring to land or scenery dominated by mountains, steep slopes and uneven, rocky ground.
Definition in Spanish
Indica pertenencia o relación con la región de los Andes, su geografía, su gente y sus manifestaciones culturales.
Word origin
It comes from the place name Andes plus the Spanish adjectival suffix -ino (from Latin -inus), forming an adjective that denotes belonging to or relating to the Andes.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender and number (andino/andina/andinos/andinas) and normally follows the noun, often used with foods, textiles and music from the Andes.
Opposites
- costeñocoastaladjective