Spanish word

normando

Pronunciation

IPA/noɾˈmando/

Meaning

  • adjectiveNorman

Example

Visitamos una iglesia normanda.

We visited a Norman church.

Illustration for normando (Norman)

More examples

Paseamos por la costa normanda al atardecer.

We walked along the coast of Normandy at dusk.

Core concept

House with Norman architectural features.

Common phrases

  • costa normanda

    coast of Normandy

  • gente normanda

    people of Normandy

  • puerto normando

    port of Normandy

Similar words

francés: Originating in France, people or things with French roots.
local: Native to a specific place, characteristic of the immediate town or area.

Definition in Spanish

Propio de Normandía o relativo a la gente conocida como normandos.

Word origin

Spanish normando derives from Old French normand via Latin Normannus, ultimately from Old Norse norðmaðr meaning 'north man'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective usually comes after the noun in Spanish (iglesia normanda, castillos normandos) while the people are los normandos.

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