Spanish word

rumano

Pronunciation

IPA/ruˈmano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveRomanian

Example

Compré un libro rumano.

I bought a Romanian book.

Illustration for rumano (Romanian)

More examples

Conocí a un músico rumano en el festival.

I met a Romanian musician at the festival.

Core concept

Person holding a Romanian flag.

Common phrases

  • idioma rumano

    Romanian language

  • libro rumano

    Romanian book

  • cine rumano

    Romanian cinema

Similar words

rumanés: From Romania; an adjective sometimes chosen for a slightly more formal or stylistic tone.
moldavo: From Moldova; an adjective for persons, items, or cultural features of Moldova.

Definition in Spanish

Señala origen rumano o relación con la cultura y la lengua de Rumanía.

Word origin

Spanish rumano derives from Latin Romanus 'Roman' and names a relation to the country, its culture, or its language.

Usage tips

  • Spanish rumano and romano look similar but romano refers to Rome or Roman heritage while rumano refers to Romania.

Other meanings

  • Romanian personnoun
  • Romanian languagenoun

Opposites

  • extranjeroforeignadjective
  • foráneoforeignadjective

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