europeo
“europeo” means “European” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
European
Also: of Europe
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Me gusta la cultura europea.
A2I like European culture.
Los países europeos tienen diferentes idiomas.
A2European countries have different languages.
Esta es una empresa europea.
B1This is a European company.
European
Also: European person
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Mi vecino es europeo.
A2My neighbor is European.
En esta escuela hay muchos europeos.
B1There are many Europeans at this school.
El europeo que conocí en París era muy amable.
B1The European I met in Paris was very kind.
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'Europaeus', which comes from the ancient Greek name 'Europa' referring to the continent.
First recorded: Used since the Middle Ages
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'europeo' and 'europea'?
'Europeo' is the masculine form, and 'europea' is the feminine form. They match the gender of whatever you're describing - 'chico europeo' (European boy) vs. 'chica europea' (European girl).
Can I use 'europeo' for specific countries like France or Italy?
Yes, but for specific nationalities, it's more common to use 'francés', 'italiano', etc. 'Europeo' is used when talking about Europe generally or when you don't know the specific country.
Do I need to capitalize 'europeo' in Spanish?
No, in Spanish, nationalities and adjectives like 'europeo' are not capitalized, unlike English where 'European' is capitalized.