Spanish Conversation · Level 88
60 words
Spanish word
etíope
Pronunciation
IPA/eˈtiope/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)Ethiopian
Example
Conocí a una etíope en la fiesta.
I met an Ethiopian at the party.
More examples
Vi a unos etíopes en el mercado.
I saw some Ethiopians at the market.
Core concept
Person originating in Ethiopia.
Common phrases
los etíopes
the Ethiopians
varios etíopes
several Ethiopians
una etíope joven
a young Ethiopian woman
Similar words
africano: Person from any country on the African continent.
ciudadano: Person who legally holds a country's citizenship.
inmigrante: Person who has moved to live in a different country.
refugiado: Person seeking protection abroad after fleeing their country.
Definition in Spanish
Persona originaria de Etiopía.
Word origin
Derived from Latin aethiops, itself from Greek aithiōps, reflecting the ancient Greek name for peoples of Ethiopia and nearby regions.
Usage tips
- Spanish does not capitalize demonyms, so write etíope lowercase in Spanish, and the same form serves for men and women when used as a noun or adjective.