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británica

/bree-TAH-nee-kah/

British

A classic red telephone booth on a simple street, representing British culture.

A red telephone booth is a classic example of something British (británica).

británica(adjective)

fA1

British

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describing a feminine object or person

Also:

UK-related

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general reference to the country

📝 In Action

La bandera británica tiene tres colores.

A1

The British flag has three colors.

Me encanta la literatura británica del siglo XIX.

B1

I love 19th-century British literature.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inglesa (English (often used loosely as a synonym))

Common Collocations

  • la corona británica – the British crown
  • la libra británica – the British pound
  • la cultura británica – British culture

💡 Grammar Points

Matching Gender

In Spanish, describing words (adjectives) must match the gender of the thing they describe. Use 'británica' for feminine words like 'bandera' (flag) or 'comida' (food).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it for men

Mistake: "El hombre es británica."

Correction: El hombre es británico. Use the 'a' ending only for women or feminine objects.

⭐ Usage Tips

Britain vs. England

While many people use 'inglesa' (English) and 'británica' (British) interchangeably, 'británica' is the more accurate term for the whole United Kingdom.

A woman standing with a teapot and a cup of tea, representing a British person.

A woman from the United Kingdom is a British woman (británica).

británica(noun)

fA1

British woman

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referring to a female person from the UK

,

Briton

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referring to a female person

📝 In Action

Mi nueva jefa es una británica muy amable.

A2

My new boss is a very kind British woman.

Había tres británicas en el grupo de turistas.

A2

There were three British women in the tour group.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • angloparlante (English speaker)

Antonyms

  • extranjera (foreigner)

💡 Grammar Points

Nationalities as Names

In Spanish, the word for a nationality can be used as a noun to describe a person (e.g., 'the British woman') without needing an extra word like 'woman'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Capitalization

Mistake: "Ella es Británica."

Correction: Ella es británica. Unlike English, nationalities in Spanish are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

⭐ Usage Tips

Plural Form

To talk about a group of British women, simply add an 's' to make it 'británicas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: británica

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The British culture'?

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Word Family

británico(British (masculine)) - adjective
Gran Bretaña(Great Britain) - noun
britanismo(Britishism (an expression typical of the UK)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'británica' the same as 'inglesa'?

Not exactly. 'Inglesa' refers specifically to England, while 'británica' refers to the whole of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and often the entire UK.

Can I use 'británica' to describe a man?

No. If you are describing a man or a masculine object, you must use the masculine form: 'británico'.