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iraní

ee-rah-NEE/iɾaˈni/

“iraní” means “Iranian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Iranian

Adjectivem or fA2
A detailed and colorful traditional Persian carpet with intricate floral patterns.

📝 In Action

Me encanta la comida iraní.

A1

I love Iranian food.

El cine iraní es muy reconocido a nivel internacional.

B1

Iranian cinema is highly recognized internationally.

La arquitectura iraní destaca por sus hermosos azulejos.

B2

Iranian architecture stands out for its beautiful tiles.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • persa (Persian (often used for culture/language))

Common Collocations

  • cultura iraní – Iranian culture
  • alfombra iraní – Iranian carpet (Persian rug)
  • gobierno iraní – Iranian government

Iranian

Nounm or fA2
A person wearing traditional Iranian clothing standing in front of a turquoise tiled archway.

📝 In Action

Conocí a un iraní muy amable en el aeropuerto.

A2

I met a very kind Iranian man at the airport.

Los iraníes son famosos por su gran hospitalidad.

B1

Iranians are famous for their great hospitality.

Una iraní ganó el premio de matemáticas.

B2

An Iranian woman won the mathematics prize.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • persa (Persian (referring to ethnicity))

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "iraní" in Spanish:

iranian→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: iraní

Question 1 of 3

What is the plural of 'iraní'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
Irán(Iran) — Noun
iranio(Iranian (synonym)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
marroquírubíaquí
📚 Etymology▼

From the name of the country 'Irán' plus the Arabic-derived suffix '-í', which is common in Spanish for words describing origins from the Middle East and North Africa.

First recorded: 19th century (in modern form)

Cognates (Related words)

French: iranienItalian: iraniano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'iraní' the same as 'persa'?

Not exactly. 'Iraní' refers to nationality and the modern country of Iran. 'Persa' refers to the language (Persian), ancient history, or the ethnic group.

Does 'iraní' change for feminine nouns?

No, it is a 'gender-neutral' adjective. You say 'un libro iraní' and 'una revista iraní'.

What is the official plural of 'iraní'?

The most correct plural is 'iraníes', although 'iranís' is commonly used in informal settings.