Spanish word

chileno

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃiˈleno/

Meaning

  • adjectiveChilean

Example

La comida chilena es deliciosa.

Chilean food is delicious.

Illustration for chileno (Chilean)

More examples

La música chilena mezcla ritmos tradicionales y modernos.

Music of Chile mixes traditional and modern rhythms.

Core concept

Product, custom, or person associated with Chile.

Common phrases

  • música chilena

    music of Chile

  • modismo chileno

    Chilean colloquialism

  • paisaje chileno

    Chilean scenery

Similar words

latino: From Latin America; for people, cultures, or products tied to Latin American countries.
sudamericano: From South America; for peoples, countries, or cultural elements of the continent.

Definition in Spanish

Marca procedencia geográfica o cultural de Chile y sirve tanto para productos y costumbres como para identificar a sus habitantes.

Word origin

Built from the toponym Chile plus the adjectival suffix -eno, originally marking relationship or belonging to that place.

Usage tips

  • When describing goods or traditions the adjective normally follows the noun (vino chileno, comida chilena) and must agree in gender and number.

Opposites

Related words

  • chilenismochilenismnoun

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