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nicaragüense

nee-kah-rah-GWEN-seh/nikaraˈɣwense/

“nicaragüense” means “Nicaraguan” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Nicaraguan

Also: Nicaraguan-style
Adjectivem or fA1
A colorful ceramic plate with traditional Nicaraguan patterns and a piece of local corn bread.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el café nicaragüense.

A1

I love Nicaraguan coffee.

Ella es una escritora nicaragüense muy famosa.

A2

She is a very famous Nicaraguan writer.

La bandera nicaragüense es azul y blanca.

B1

The Nicaraguan flag is blue and white.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nica (Nicaraguan (informal/friendly))

Common Collocations

  • comida nicaragüense – Nicaraguan food
  • pueblo nicaragüense – Nicaraguan people

Nicaraguan

Nounm or fA2
A person wearing a traditional Nicaraguan folkloric dress, holding a bunch of coffee beans.

📝 In Action

Un nicaragüense me ayudó a encontrar el hotel.

A2

A Nicaraguan man helped me find the hotel.

Los nicaragüenses son conocidos por su amabilidad.

B1

Nicaraguans are known for their kindness.

Ella es una nicaragüense orgullosa de sus raíces.

B2

She is a Nicaraguan woman proud of her roots.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pinolero (Nicaraguan (colloquial/affectionate))

Common Collocations

  • un grupo de nicaragüenses – a group of Nicaraguans

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nicaragüense" in Spanish:

nicaraguan→nicaraguan-style→

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Quick Quiz: nicaragüense

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How do you say 'The Nicaraguan woman' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
Nicaragua(Nicaragua) — Noun
nica(short form for Nicaraguan) — Adjective
nicaragüensismo(a word or phrase specific to Nicaragua) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
estadounidensecostarricense
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining 'Nicaragua' (the country name) with the suffix '-ense,' which comes from Latin and means 'belonging to' or 'originating from.'

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: nicaraguense

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'nica' a bad word?

No, 'nica' is a very common and usually friendly shorthand for 'nicaragüense' used throughout Central America.

Do I capitalize 'nicaragüense'?

Only if it is the first word of a sentence. Unlike English, Spanish does not capitalize nationalities or languages.

What does 'pinolero' mean?

'Pinolero' is a common nickname for Nicaraguans, referring to 'pinol,' a traditional corn-based drink popular in the country.