israelí
“israelí” means “Israeli” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Israeli
📝 In Action
Me gusta mucho la comida israelí.
A1I really like Israeli food.
La tecnología israelí es muy avanzada.
A2Israeli technology is very advanced.
Vimos una película israelí en el cine.
B1We saw an Israeli movie at the cinema.
Israeli
📝 In Action
Mi amigo es un israelí que vive en Madrid.
A2My friend is an Israeli who lives in Madrid.
Los israelíes celebran esta fiesta cada año.
B1The Israelis celebrate this holiday every year.
Ella es una israelí muy talentosa.
A2She is a very talented Israeli.
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From the name of the country 'Israel' plus the suffix '-í', which Spanish borrowed from Arabic to create words for places and origins.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (modern statehood)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'israelí' and 'israelita'?
'Israelí' refers to the modern state of Israel and its citizens. 'Israelita' usually refers to the ancient biblical tribes or is sometimes used as a synonym for Jewish people in certain formal or older contexts.
Can I say 'israelís' for the plural?
Yes, 'israelís' is becoming common and is accepted, but 'israelíes' is still considered the most elegant and correct form by the Spanish Royal Academy.
Does it change for feminine things like 'cultura'?
No. Unlike words like 'italiano' (which becomes 'italiana'), words ending in '-í' like 'israelí' or 'marroquí' stay exactly the same for both genders.