Spanish word

asturiano

Pronunciation

IPA/astuˈɾjano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounAsturian

Example

Conocí a un asturiano en la fiesta.

I met an Asturian at the party.

Illustration for asturiano (Asturian)

More examples

Hay muchos asturianos en esa ciudad.

There are many Asturians in that city.

Core concept

Person holding a glass of sidra, the Asturian cider.

Common phrases

  • hablar con un asturiano

    speak with an Asturian

  • conocer a asturianos

    get to know Asturians

  • viajar con asturianos

    travel with Asturians

Similar words

español: Spanish national.
local: Person living in the area.
nativo: Person born in the place.
habitante: Resident of a place.

Definition in Spanish

Habitante o natural de Asturias; también adjetivo para lo relativo a esa región, como su cultura o lengua.

Word origin

Built by adding the suffix -ano (from Latin -anus) to Asturias, yielding an adjective/demonym meaning 'pertaining to Asturias' and ultimately tracing the place name to the ancient Astures.

Usage tips

  • When asturiano modifies a noun it normally follows the noun and matches its gender and number (la música asturiana, los platos asturianos), and it is not capitalized in Spanish.

Other meanings

  • Asturian languagenoun

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