Spanish word

ibérico

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈβeɾiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveIberian

Example

El cerdo ibérico vive en el sur de España.

The Iberian pig lives in the south of Spain.

Illustration for ibérico (Iberian)

More examples

En la feria vendían jamón ibérico y vino local.

At the fair they were selling Iberian ham and local wine.

Core concept

A breed tag on a pig reading 'Raza ibérica'.

Common phrases

  • jamón ibérico

    Iberian ham

  • jamón ibérico de bellota

    acorn-fed Iberian ham

  • producto ibérico

    Iberian product

Similar words

español: Describes things from Spain in terms of nationality, language, or culture.
portugués: Describes things from Portugal in terms of nationality, language, or culture.
iberiano: Relates to the Iberian Peninsula in geographic, historical, or cultural senses.
peninsular: Relates to any peninsula or to characteristics typical of a peninsula.

Definition in Spanish

Indica origen ibérico, usado especialmente para productos alimentarios y razas autóctonas procedentes de la península Ibérica.

Word origin

The word derives from Latin ibericus, the adjectival form of the place name Iberia, and is adopted into Spanish to indicate regional origin for native breeds and food products.

Usage tips

  • The term is used mainly as an origin label rather than a general synonym for 'Spanish', so it is reserved for items actually from the Iberian Peninsula.

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