Spanish word

palmero

Pronunciation

IPA/palˈmeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLa Palma native

Example

Conocí a un palmero ayer.

I met a La Palma native yesterday.

Illustration for palmero (La Palma native)

More examples

¿Conoces a algún palmero aquí?

Do you know any Palma islanders here?

Core concept

Island native of La Palma.

Common phrases

  • amigo palmero

    friend from Palma

  • vecino palmero

    neighbor from Palma

Similar words

canario: Person from the Canary Islands, from any island in the group.
isleño: Person born on any island, a general island native.
habitante: Person who lives in a place, whether temporarily or long-term.
residente: Person who lives in a place as their established home.

Definition in Spanish

Natural de La Palma, isla situada en el archipiélago canario.

Word origin

Palmero comes from La Palma plus the suffix -ero, a common Spanish pattern for forming demonyms.

Usage tips

  • The masculine form is palmero and the feminine is palmera, and speakers commonly say soy palmera to mean a woman is from La Palma.

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