Spanish word

escandinavo

Pronunciation

IPA/eskandiˈnaβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveScandinavian

Example

La decoración escandinava es sencilla y funcional.

The Scandinavian decor is simple and functional.

Illustration for escandinavo (Scandinavian)

More examples

Los apartamentos pequeños suelen aprovechar el estilo escandinavo para parecer más luminosos.

Small apartments often adopt Scandinavian style to look brighter.

Core concept

Scandinavian countries and their simple, functional style.

Common phrases

  • decoración escandinava

    Scandinavian décor

  • estilo escandinavo

    Scandinavian style

  • muebles escandinavos

    Scandinavian furniture

Similar words

nórdico: Nordic (broader Northern Europe, incl. Finland and Iceland): general northern-European style.
sueco: Swedish: from Sweden; characteristic of Swedish origin or design.
noruego: Norwegian: from Norway; characteristic of Norwegian origin or design.
danés: Danish: from Denmark; characteristic of Danish origin or design.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se refiere a los países escandinavos (Noruega, Suecia, Dinamarca) o a su estilo cultural y estético.

Word origin

Escandinavo comes from the place name Escandinavia, the Spanish form of Scandinavia, and is formed with the Spanish adjectival ending -o.

Usage tips

  • When the intended area includes Finland or Iceland, Spanish speakers often prefer nórdico to indicate the broader Nordic region rather than escandinavo.

Opposites

Related words

  • EscandinaviaScandinavianoun

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