Spanish word

irlandés

Pronunciation

IPA/iɾlanˈdes/

Meaning

  • masculine nounIrish person

Example

Mi amigo es irlandés.

My friend is an Irish person.

Illustration for irlandés (Irish person)

More examples

¿Hay algún irlandés en la sala?

Is there any Irish person in the room?

Core concept

Person from Ireland wearing green with a harp emblem.

Common phrases

  • el irlandés

    the Irish person

  • varios irlandeses

    several Irish people

Similar words

irlandesa: Woman from Ireland.

Definition in Spanish

Persona originaria de Irlanda; también adjetivo para lo relativo a ese país.

Word origin

The Spanish word irlandés derives from the place name Irlanda plus the adjectival suffix -és, and Irlanda ultimately comes from Old Irish Éire.

Usage tips

  • The demonym has masculine irlandés and feminine irlandesa; note the written accent on irlandés but not on irlandesa, and adjectives remain lowercase while country names are capitalized.

Other meanings

  • Irishadjective
  • Irish languagenoun

Related words

  • irlandesaIrishadjective

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