Spanish word

europeo

Pronunciation

IPA/euɾoˈpeo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveEuropean

Example

Vivimos en un país europeo.

We live in a European country.

Illustration for europeo (European)

More examples

En la ciudad europea hay muchas cafeterías pequeñas.

In the European city there are many small cafés.

Core concept

Highlighted map of Europe.

Common phrases

  • país europeo

    European country

  • ciudad europea

    European city

  • cultura europea

    European culture

Similar words

occidental: Relating to western culture, values, and social traditions.
continental: Belonging to or characteristic of a continent or its mainland regions.
mediterráneo: Relating to the Mediterranean region, its climate, coasts, and cultures.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al continente europeo o que está relacionado con los países, la cultura o la gente de Europa.

Word origin

It comes from Latin europaeus (from Greek Europa), with the Spanish adjectival suffix -eo forming europeo.

Usage tips

  • Adjectives agree in gender and number (europeo, europea, europeos, europeas), and europeo can function as a noun to mean a person (un europeo).

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