australiano
“australiano” means “Australian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Australian
Also: Aussie
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Mi profesor de inglés es australiano.
A1My English teacher is Australian.
Me encanta el cine australiano.
A2I love Australian cinema.
El dólar australiano es la moneda oficial de ese país.
B1The Australian dollar is the official currency of that country.
Australian
Also: Aussie
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Aquel australiano habla muy rápido.
A1That Australian (man) speaks very fast.
Un australiano ganó el torneo de tenis.
A2An Australian won the tennis tournament.
Conocí a un australiano que viajaba por toda Europa.
B1I met an Australian who was traveling through all of Europe.
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From the name of the country 'Australia' combined with the Spanish suffix '-ano', which indicates origin. Australia comes from the Latin 'Terra Australis', meaning 'Southern Land'.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'australiano'?
No, in Spanish, nationalities like 'australiano' are not capitalized unless they are the first word of a sentence.
How do I describe an Australian woman?
You would use the feminine form 'australiana'. This entry specifically covers 'australiano', which is for men or masculine objects.
Can I use 'australiano' to describe a thing, or only a person?
You can use it for both! It works for people ('un hombre australiano') and things ('un pasaporte australiano').