Spanish word

hispanorromano

Pronunciation

IPA/ispanoroˈmano/

Meaning

  • adjectivehispano-Roman

Example

Encontraron restos hispanorromanos en la excavación.

They found hispano-Roman remains in the excavation.

Illustration for hispanorromano (hispano-Roman)

More examples

En el centro histórico se pueden ver ruinas hispanorromanas.

In the historic center you can see Hispano-Roman ruins.

Core concept

Archaeological remains from the Roman occupation of Hispania.

Common phrases

  • ruinas hispanorromanas

    Hispano-Roman ruins

  • yacimiento hispanorromano

    Hispano-Roman archaeological site

  • sitio hispanorromano

    Hispano-Roman site

Similar words

romano: Describing origins in Rome or the Roman Empire, like monuments, inscriptions, and institutions.
hispánico: Describing the Iberian Peninsula or Spanish-language culture, notably language and everyday customs.

Definition in Spanish

Que se refiere a objetos, restos o influencias de la época romana en la antigua Hispania.

Word origin

Built from hispano- (Hispania) and romano (Romanus), the compound adjective refers to Roman-period traces and cultural influences in what is now Spain and Portugal.

Usage tips

  • Typically modifies nouns for physical remains or influences (architecture, coins, roads) rather than people or contemporary identities.

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