Spanish word

caribeño

Pronunciation

IPA/kaɾiˈβeɲo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveCaribbean

Example

Este restaurante tiene comida caribeña muy sabrosa.

This restaurant has very delicious Caribbean dishes.

Illustration for caribeño (Caribbean)

More examples

La música caribeña anima las fiestas.

Caribbean music livens up parties.

Core concept

Globe highlighting the chain of Caribbean islands.

Common phrases

  • cocina caribeña

    Caribbean cuisine

  • música caribeña

    Caribbean music

  • clima caribeño

    Caribbean climate

Similar words

antillano: Of the Antilles; describing things tied to that specific island group's geography and culture.
tropical: Of the tropics; showing traits like persistent warmth, heavy rainfall, and dense greenery.
costero: Situated along the shoreline or sea; describing beaches, ports, or coastal environments.

Definition in Spanish

Indica origen, pertenencia o relación con el Caribe, sus islas, su gente o su cultura.

Word origin

Formed from the place name Caribe and the suffix -eño that marks origin, with Caribe tracing back to the name of the Carib peoples.

Usage tips

  • Caribeño commonly describes cuisine, music, climate, and culture, but speakers often specify the island or nationality when referring to a person's origin.

Other meanings

  • Caribbean-styleadjective

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