Spanish word

cantábrico

Pronunciation

IPA/kanˈtaβɾiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCantabrian

Example

La costa cantábrica es muy bonita.

The Cantabrian coast is very beautiful.

Illustration for cantábrico (Cantabrian)

More examples

En la playa cantábrica el oleaje puede ser fuerte.

On the Cantabrian beach the Cantabrian waves can be strong.

Core concept

Cultural or geographic trait originating in Cantabria.

Common phrases

  • playa cantábrica

    Cantabrian beach

  • oleaje cantábrico

    Cantabrian waves

  • costa cantábrica

    Cantabrian coast

Similar words

cántabro: A person's birthplace or family roots lie in Cantabria.
cantabriense: Administrative bodies, civic institutions, or official designations are tied to Cantabria.

Definition in Spanish

Que indica origen o relación con Cantabria, especialmente aplicado a rasgos geográficos o culturales de esa comunidad.

Word origin

Built from the toponym Cantabria plus the adjectival -ico (from Latin -icus), producing an adjective meaning 'of or relating to Cantabria'.

Usage tips

  • When referring to the sea as a name, use Mar Cantábrico with capitals, but in ordinary descriptions the adjective stays lowercase and must match the noun (la costa cantábrica).

Other meanings

  • Cantabrian Seanoun

Related words

  • cántabroCantabriannoun

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