coreano
“coreano” means “Korean” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Korean
📝 In Action
Me gusta mucho la comida coreana.
A1I really like Korean food.
Ese coche es de una marca coreana.
A2That car is from a Korean brand.
Estamos viendo una serie coreana muy popular.
B1We are watching a very popular Korean series.
Korean, Korean
📝 In Action
Mi mejor amigo es coreano.
A1My best friend is Korean.
El coreano es un idioma fascinante.
A2Korean is a fascinating language.
Ella habla coreano perfectamente.
B1She speaks Korean perfectly.
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Words that translate to "coreano" in Spanish:
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Derived from 'Corea' (the country name) plus the Latin-based suffix '-ano,' which is used to indicate origin or belonging.
First recorded: 19th century (in modern form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'coreano' used for both North and South Koreans?
Yes, 'coreano' is a general term for anyone from the Korean peninsula. If you want to be specific, you can use 'surcoreano' (South) or 'norcoreano' (North).
Why isn't 'coreano' capitalized in Spanish?
In Spanish, adjectives of nationality (called 'gentilicios') are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
How do I say 'I speak Korean'?
You say 'Hablo coreano.' The language name is always the masculine form.