Spanish word

limeño

Pronunciation

IPA/liˈmeɲo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperson from Lima

Example

Mi vecino es limeño.

My neighbor is a person from Lima.

Illustration for limeño (person from Lima)

More examples

Conocí a un limeño en la universidad.

I met a Lima native at the university.

Core concept

Someone identified with Lima by birth or residence.

Common phrases

  • un limeño

    a Lima native

  • vecino limeño

    a Lima-native neighbor

  • artista limeño

    a Lima-born artist

Similar words

peruano: Peru-born individual or someone with Peruvian citizenship.
capitalino: Resident of the national capital, regardless of birthplace.
provinciano: Person originating from or living in the provinces outside the capital.

Definition in Spanish

Habitante o natural de Lima; se usa como sustantivo o adjetivo para indicar origen o pertenencia.

Word origin

It is formed from the place name Lima plus the Spanish suffix -eño, a productive ending that marks origin or belonging.

Usage tips

  • Spanish demonyms are lowercase, so write limeño rather than capitalized Limeño.

Other meanings

  • Lima residentnoun

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