británico
/bree-TAH-nee-koh/
British
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británico(Adjective)
British
?relating to Great Britain or the UK
UK
?United Kingdom (as a descriptor)
📝 In Action
La bandera británica es muy famosa.
A1The British flag is very famous.
El humor británico es a menudo sarcástico.
B1British humor is often sarcastic.
Necesito un adaptador para el enchufe británico.
A2I need an adapter for the British plug.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'británico' must change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'británica' for feminine words (like 'cultura') and 'británicos'/'británicas' for plural words.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Gender Change
Mistake: "La cultura britanico es interesante."
Correction: La cultura británica es interesante. (Since 'cultura' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization
Unlike English, adjectives of nationality in Spanish, like 'británico,' are generally not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
A person from Great Britain is a Briton.
📝 In Action
Mi nuevo vecino es un británico muy educado.
A1My new neighbor is a very polite Briton (male).
Los británicos suelen beber mucho té.
A2British people (males/mixed group) usually drink a lot of tea.
💡 Grammar Points
Referring to Groups
If you are talking about a group of people that includes both men and women, you use the masculine plural form: 'los británicos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Feminine Form
To refer to a woman from Britain, use the feminine noun form: 'la británica'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: británico
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective 'británico'?
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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.