palestino
“palestino” means “Palestinian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Palestinian
Also: of Palestine
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El olivo es un símbolo palestino muy importante.
A2The olive tree is a very important Palestinian symbol.
Me encanta la gastronomía palestina por sus especias.
B1I love Palestinian cuisine for its spices.
Estamos estudiando la historia palestina en esta clase.
B2We are studying Palestinian history in this class.
Palestinian
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Mi mejor amigo es palestino.
A2My best friend is Palestinian.
Una palestina ganó el concurso de poesía.
B1A Palestinian woman won the poetry contest.
Los palestinos son conocidos por su hospitalidad.
B1Palestinians are known for their hospitality.
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Which is the correct way to say 'The Palestinian culture' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'Palaestinus', which was used to describe the people and the region between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'palestino' used for both people and objects?
Yes! It can be a noun (a Palestinian person) or an adjective (describing things like food, history, or music from Palestine).
How do I make the feminine plural form?
To talk about a group of Palestinian women, you use 'las palestinas'.
What is the difference between 'Palestina' and 'palestino'?
'Palestina' is the name of the place (Palestine), while 'palestino' is the word for the person or things from there.