Spanish word

asiático

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈsjatiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveAsian

Example

Este restaurante tiene comida asiática.

This restaurant serves Asian cuisine.

Illustration for asiático (Asian)

More examples

Cuando estudio, escucho música asiática para relajarme.

When I study, I listen to Asian music to relax.

Core concept

Belonging to or associated with Asia's lands, cultures, or peoples.

Common phrases

  • película asiática

    Asian movie

  • música asiática

    Asian music

  • comida asiática

    Asian food

Similar words

chino: Relating to China, its people, language, culture, or institutions.
japonés: Relating to Japan, its people, language, culture, or institutions.
coreano: Relating to Korea or the Korean people, language, culture, or institutions.

Definition in Spanish

Describe algo originario del continente asiático o relacionado con sus tradiciones, gastronomía o población.

Word origin

Derived from Latin asiaticus, itself from Greek Ἀσιατικός (Asiatikós), where the root names Asia and the suffix -ikos denotes relation.

Usage tips

  • The written accent in Spanish (asiático) marks the stressed syllable, and English speakers usually translate it as 'Asian' rather than the more formal 'Asiatic'.

Other meanings

  • Asian personnoun
  • of Asian descentadjective

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