Spanish word

colombiano

Pronunciation

IPA/kolomˈbjano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveColombian

Example

Ella es colombiana.

She is Colombian.

Illustration for colombiano (Colombian)

More examples

Mi amigo colombiano me presentó a su familia.

My Colombian friend introduced me to his family.

Core concept

Adjective marking Colombian nationality or origin.

Common phrases

  • amigo colombiano

    Colombian friend

  • comida colombiana

    Colombian food

  • café colombiano

    Colombian coffee

Similar words

latinoamericano: Of or relating to Latin American countries and their cultures.
colombiense: From Colombia, describing a person or thing originating there.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o procede de Colombia; indica nacionalidad u origen.

Word origin

The word comes from Colombia plus the suffix -ano, following the common Spanish pattern for demonyms, with Colombia ultimately named for the explorer Colón.

Usage tips

  • The adjective normally follows the noun (un escritor colombiano) and can also function as a noun (una colombiana) to refer to a person from Colombia.

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