Spanish word

gaditano

Pronunciation

IPA/gaðiˈtano/

Meaning

  • adjectivefrom Cadiz

Example

Ella es gaditana.

She is from Cadiz.

Illustration for gaditano (from Cadiz)

More examples

La música gaditana anima las fiestas.

Music from Cádiz enlivens the festivals.

Core concept

Person tied to the city of Cádiz.

Common phrases

  • ser gaditano

    be from Cádiz

  • la gente gaditana

    the people of Cádiz

  • la música gaditana

    music from Cádiz

Similar words

andaluz: Resident or native of Andalusia, or anything relating to the Andalusian region.
gadirense: Native of Cádiz, a demonym occasionally preferred in official or historical uses.

Definition in Spanish

Que procede de la ciudad de Cádiz o tiene vínculo con ella, usado sobre todo para personas.

Word origin

Formed with the suffix -ano attached to the place name derived from Latin Gadit- (from Gādēs), marking someone from Cádiz.

Usage tips

  • When talking about objects or products, Spanish often prefers de Cádiz rather than gaditano, which is chiefly used for people.

Other meanings

  • person from Cadiznoun

Opposites

  • foráneononlocaladjective

Related words

  • gaditanismogaditanismnoun

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