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británico

bree-TAH-nee-kohbɾiˈtaniko

“británico” means “British” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

British

Also: UK
A high-quality storybook illustration of the Union Jack flag, featuring red, white, and blue diagonal and horizontal stripes.

📝 In Action

La bandera británica es muy famosa.

A1

The British flag is very famous.

El humor británico es a menudo sarcástico.

B1

British humor is often sarcastic.

Necesito un adaptador para el enchufe británico.

A2

I need an adapter for the British plug.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inglés (English (related but narrower))
  • del Reino Unido (of the United Kingdom)

Common Collocations

  • acento británico – British accent
  • historia británica – British history

Briton

Also: Brit
NounmA1
A simple storybook illustration of a male British Royal Guard standing at attention in a red tunic and tall black bearskin hat.

📝 In Action

Mi nuevo vecino es un británico muy educado.

A1

My new neighbor is a very polite Briton (male).

Los británicos suelen beber mucho té.

A2

British people (males/mixed group) usually drink a lot of tea.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inglés (Englishman (narrower term))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "británico" in Spanish:

brit→briton→uk→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: británico

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'británico'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
británica(British (feminine), Briton (female)) — Adjective / Noun
Gran Bretaña(Great Britain) — Noun
Reino Unido(United Kingdom) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
atlánticoromántico
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin term *Britannicus*, which was used to describe anything or anyone related to the Roman province of Britannia (which covered most of modern-day England and Wales).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, adapting the Latin root.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: britannicoFrench: britannique

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'británico' and 'inglés'?

'Británico' is broader; it refers to the whole United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). 'Inglés' is specific to England. A Scot is 'británico,' but not 'inglés'.

How do I make 'británico' plural?

You add -s to the end: 'británicos' (masculine plural) or 'británicas' (feminine plural). This applies whether you are using it as an adjective or a noun.