Spanish word

veneciano

Pronunciation

IPA/beneˈθjano/

Meaning

  • masculine nounVenetian

Example

Mi amigo es veneciano.

My friend is a Venetian.

Illustration for veneciano (Venetian)

More examples

Siempre es interesante hablar con un veneciano.

It's always interesting to talk with a Venetian.

Core concept

Inhabitant of Venice.

Common phrases

  • hablar con un veneciano

    talk with a Venetian

  • conocer a un veneciano

    meet a Venetian

Similar words

italiano: Person with Italian citizenship.
local: Person who lives in the local community or neighborhood.
habitante: Resident of a specific locality or settlement.
ciudadano: Person legally recognized as a citizen of a country.

Definition in Spanish

Habitante o nacido en la ciudad de Venecia.

Word origin

Formed from the place name Venezia plus the suffix -ano that denotes origin, reflecting a meaning of 'from Venice' via Latin Venetia.

Usage tips

  • Veneciano also appears as an adjective meaning Venetian or Venetian-style for cuisine, art, and architecture, so use context to tell whether it names a person or describes a style.

Opposites

  • foráneoforeignernoun

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