colombiano
“colombiano” means “Colombian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Colombian
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Me encanta el café colombiano.
A1I love Colombian coffee.
Él tiene un pasaporte colombiano.
A1He has a Colombian passport.
El equipo colombiano jugó muy bien ayer.
B1The Colombian team played very well yesterday.
Colombian
📝 In Action
Mi mejor amigo es colombiano.
A1My best friend is Colombian.
El colombiano ganó la medalla de oro.
A2The Colombian won the gold medal.
Había un colombiano en mi clase de español.
A1There was a Colombian (man) in my Spanish class.
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Named after the country 'Colombia', which was named in honor of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Spanish), the Italian explorer.
First recorded: 19th century (referring to the modern Republic of Colombia)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I ever capitalize 'colombiano'?
Only if it is the very first word of a sentence. Otherwise, nationalities in Spanish always stay in lowercase.
Does 'colombiano' refer to the drug trade?
No, it is a neutral word referring to the people and culture of Colombia. While international media sometimes focuses on history, the word itself is simply a nationality, like 'American' or 'British'.
How do I describe a group of people from Colombia?
If the group is all men or a mix of men and women, use 'colombianos'. If the group is only women, use 'colombianas'.