Spanish word

peruano

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈɾwano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounPeruvian

Example

Conocí a un peruano en la fiesta.

I met a Peruvian at the party.

Illustration for peruano (Peruvian)

More examples

Un peruano me habló sobre la gastronomía de su país.

A Peruvian spoke to me about the cuisine of his country.

Core concept

Person or thing from Peru.

Common phrases

  • un peruano

    a Peruvian

  • muchos peruanos

    many Peruvians

Similar words

ciudadano: Person who legally holds a country's citizenship.
residente: Person who lives in a place for an extended period.
nativo: Person born in a specific land or region.
paisano: Informal fellow from the same country or region.

Definition in Spanish

Persona o cosa procedente de Perú o relacionada con su cultura.

Word origin

It comes from the country name Perú plus the Spanish suffix -ano, which forms demonyms and adjectives of origin.

Usage tips

  • Nationality adjectives agree in gender and number: peruano/peruana for singular, peruanos/peruanas for plural.

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