Spanish word

jamaicano

Pronunciation

IPA/xamaiˈkano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveJamaican

Example

Quiero probar comida jamaicana.

I want to try Jamaican food.

Illustration for jamaicano (Jamaican)

More examples

La música jamaicana tiene ritmos característicos.

Jamaican music has distinctive rhythms.

Core concept

Adjective indicating origin for people or things connected to Jamaica.

Common phrases

  • comida jamaicana

    Jamaican cuisine

  • música jamaicana

    Jamaican music

  • cultura jamaicana

    Jamaican culture

Similar words

jamaiquino: Of Jamaica, for a person born in or native to Jamaica.
caribeño: Of the Caribbean, for people or things belonging to Caribbean countries or regions.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que alguien o algo es originario de Jamaica o está relacionado con ese país.

Word origin

Derived from Jamaica with the Spanish suffix -ano (from Latin -ānus), a formation that marks belonging to or originating in a place.

Usage tips

  • Spanish nationality adjectives are not capitalized, so write jamaicano rather than Jamaicano.

Other meanings

  • Jamaican nationalnoun

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