madrileño
“madrileño” means “from Madrid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
from Madrid
Also: Madrid-style
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El cocido madrileño es mi plato favorito.
A2The Madrid-style chickpea stew is my favorite dish.
Me gusta mucho el acento madrileño.
B1I really like the accent from Madrid.
El cielo madrileño tiene un azul muy especial.
B2The Madrid sky has a very special blue color.
person from Madrid
Also: Madrilenian
📝 In Action
Aquel chico es madrileño, pero vive en Sevilla.
A2That guy is from Madrid, but he lives in Seville.
Un madrileño de pura cepa conoce bien los mejores bares de tapas.
B2A true, born-and-bred Madrid local knows the best tapas bars well.
Los madrileños suelen salir a cenar muy tarde.
B1People from Madrid usually go out to dinner very late.
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How do you say 'He is from Madrid' using the word 'madrileño'?
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Formed by adding the Spanish suffix '-eño' (used to create words for people from specific places) to 'Madrid'. The city name 'Madrid' itself comes from the Arabic 'Mayrit', meaning 'place of many springs'.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to capitalize 'madrileño'?
No. Unlike English, where we capitalize 'Londoner' or 'Parisian', Spanish origin words are always lowercase unless they start a sentence.
Is 'madrileño' the only word for someone from Madrid?
While 'madrileño' is the most common, you might see 'matritense' in very formal books or documents. Locally, some residents are also called 'gatos'.
Can 'madrileño' refer to a woman?
Not in this form. To refer to a woman, you must change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'madrileña'.