Spanish word

valenciano

Pronunciation

IPA/balenˈθjano/

Meaning

  • adjectiveValencian

Example

Ella es valenciana.

She is Valencian.

Illustration for valenciano (Valencian)

More examples

El plato valenciano está hecho con arroz y azafrán.

The Valencian dish is made with rice and saffron.

Core concept

Map of the Valencian region highlighted.

Common phrases

  • plato valenciano

    Valencian dish

  • costumbres valencianas

    Valencian customs

Similar words

español: Person or thing from Spain as a whole, relating to the Spanish nation.
catalán: Person or thing from Catalonia.
regional: Relating to a particular region or territory, applying to that area.
local: Relating to a specific place or nearby locality.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para describir a alguien nacido en Valencia o elementos típicos de esa región, como comidas o tradiciones.

Word origin

Built from Latin Valentia plus a suffix meaning 'of or from', with medieval sound developments producing the Spanish adjectival form valenciano.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish demonyms and regional adjectives are not capitalized, so valenciano appears lowercase even though English uses the capitalized form 'Valencian'.

Other meanings

  • person from Valencianoun
  • Valencian languagenoun

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