Spanish Conversation · Level 106
59 words
Spanish word
criollo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾjoʝo/
Meaning
- adjectivelocal
Example
La comida criolla es muy sabrosa.
The local food is very tasty.
More examples
En las fiestas locales se escucha música criolla.
At local festivals you can hear local music.
Core concept
Local, homegrown cultural elements such as traditional food and music.
Common phrases
comida criolla
local cuisine
música criolla
local music
cocina criolla
local cooking
Similar words
local: Comes from or is made within the immediate locality or its nearby area.
regional: Belongs to a wider geographic area and appears across neighboring communities.
tradicional: Relies on long-established customs and ways passed down over generations.
autóctono: Grows from and remains native to a particular land or environment.
Definition in Spanish
Que es originario y representativo de una región, especialmente referido a platos, música o prácticas locales.
Word origin
It derives from Spanish criar 'to raise', giving a sense of 'raised locally' in colonial contexts and now applying to things representative of a region.
Usage tips
- When applied to people, criollo can carry historical or social connotations in some countries, so attention to context is important.
Other meanings
- nativeadjective
Opposites
- extranjeroforeignadjective
- foráneononlocaladjective