Spanish Conversation · Level 58
74 words
Spanish word
griego
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɾjeɣo/
Meaning
- adjectiveGreek
Example
Comemos comida griega.
We eat Greek food.
More examples
Aprendí el idioma griego en la universidad.
I learned the Greek language at university.
Core concept
A classical Greek column with a laurel wreath and a small Greek flag.
Common phrases
comida griega
Greek cuisine
idioma griego
Greek language
cultura griega
Greek culture
Definition in Spanish
Que proviene de Grecia o es propio de ella, aplicado a personas, costumbres o al idioma.
Word origin
From Latin graecus, based on Graecia (the Roman name for the region), introduced into Spanish to label people, customs, or the language of Greece.
Usage tips
- For the language Spanish commonly uses the definite article (el griego), and griego/griega can also function as a noun meaning a Greek person.
Other meanings
- Greek nationalnoun
- Greek languagenoun