belga
“belga” means “Belgian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Belgian
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El chocolate belga es mi favorito.
A1Belgian chocolate is my favorite.
Ella tiene la nacionalidad belga.
A2She has Belgian nationality.
Me encanta la arquitectura belga de Brujas.
B1I love the Belgian architecture of Bruges.
Belgian
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Mi mejor amigo es un belga muy amable.
A2My best friend is a very kind Belgian man.
Los belgas que conocimos hablan tres idiomas.
B1The Belgians we met speak three languages.
Una belga ganó la competencia de ciclismo.
B1A Belgian woman won the cycling competition.
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Words that translate to "belga" in Spanish:
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From the Latin word 'Belgae,' which was the name of a group of tribes living in the region in ancient times.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to capitalize 'belga'?
No. In Spanish, nationalities and languages are written in lowercase letters (belga, español, francés), unlike in English.
Does 'belga' change if I'm talking about a woman?
No, it remains 'belga'. For example: 'Ella es belga' and 'Él es belga'.
How do I say the country 'Belgium'?
The country is called 'Bélgica'. Remember that 'belga' is the person/description, and 'Bélgica' is the place.