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griegos

GREE-eh-gohsˈɡɾjeɣos

“griegos” means “Greeks” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Greeks

NounmA1
A man and a woman in traditional Greek folk costumes standing in front of a white building with a blue dome.

📝 In Action

Los antiguos griegos inventaron la democracia.

A2

The ancient Greeks invented democracy.

Muchos griegos viven cerca del mar.

A1

Many Greeks live near the sea.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • helenos (Hellens (a more formal word for Greeks))

Common Collocations

  • antiguos griegos – ancient Greeks
  • dioses griegos – Greek gods

Idioms & Expressions

  • palabras griegas – used to describe something that is impossible to understand

Greek

Also: Grecian
Several ancient Greek amphorae vases with classic black and orange patterns.

📝 In Action

Prefiero los yogures griegos.

A1

I prefer Greek yogurts.

Vimos varios templos griegos en el viaje.

B1

We saw several Greek temples on the trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • helénicos (Hellenic)

Common Collocations

  • mitos griegos – Greek myths
  • yogures griegos – Greek yogurts

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "griegos" in Spanish:

grecian→greeks→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: griegos

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'The Greek myths' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
Grecia(Greece) — Noun
griego(Greek (singular)) — Noun
griega(Greek (feminine)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'Graecus.' While the Greeks call themselves 'Hellenes,' the Romans used 'Graeci,' which became the standard name in most European languages.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: GreeksFrench: GrecsItalian: Greci

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I capitalize 'griegos'?

No. In Spanish, words for nationalities (like 'griegos', 'españoles', or 'mexicanos') are always written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.

Does 'griegos' also refer to the language?

No. When referring to the Greek language, you almost always use the singular masculine form: 'el griego'.