Spanish word

australiano

Pronunciation

IPA/austɾaˈljano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounAustralian

Example

¿Él es australiano?

Is he Australian?

Illustration for australiano (Australian)

More examples

Viajé con un australiano el año pasado.

I traveled with an Australian last year.

Core concept

Person who is Australian by birth or naturalization.

Common phrases

  • un australiano

    an Australian

  • los australianos

    the Australians

Similar words

británico: Person born in the United Kingdom or holding UK citizenship.
inglés: Person native to England or born in England.
estadounidense: Person born in the United States or holding U.S. citizenship.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que tiene la nacionalidad australiana o que nació en Australia.

Word origin

The demonym comes from Australia (from Latin terra australis 'southern land') plus the suffix -ano, a standard Spanish ending for inhabitants of a place.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective it normally follows the noun and agrees in gender and number, for example cultura australiana and turistas australianos.

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