Spanish Conversation · Level 108
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Spanish word
vitoriano
Pronunciation
IPA/bitoˈɾjano/
Meaning
- masculine nounperson from Vitoria
Example
En la plaza conocí a varios vitorianos.
In the square I met several people from Vitoria.
More examples
Un vitoriano me recomendó un bar cercano.
A Vitorian recommended a nearby bar to me.
Core concept
Local inhabitant of Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Common phrases
un vitoriano
a Vitorian
varios vitorianos
several Vitorians
Similar words
residente: Person who lives in a place, often implying official or long-term residence.
habitante: Person inhabiting a region or area, emphasizing presence within that territory.
vecino: Person living nearby in the same neighborhood or next door.
Definition in Spanish
Gentilicio que indica pertenencia a la ciudad de Vitoria-Gasteiz y que sirve para identificar origen local.
Word origin
A Spanish gentilicio built from the toponym Vitoria plus the suffix -ano to indicate origin, reflecting the bilingual place name Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Usage tips
- In Basque-speaking settings gasteiztarra is common, so speakers often select vitoriano or gasteiztarra depending on the addressee's language identity.
Other meanings
- Vitorianadjective