peruano
“peruano” means “Peruvian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Peruvian
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Me encanta el ceviche peruano.
A1I love Peruvian ceviche.
Ella tiene un pasaporte peruano.
A2She has a Peruvian passport.
La historia peruana es fascinante.
B1Peruvian history is fascinating.
Peruvian
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Aquel hombre es un peruano muy amable.
A1That man is a very kind Peruvian.
Los peruanos celebran sus fiestas patrias en julio.
A2Peruvians celebrate their national holidays in July.
Ella es hija de un peruano y una española.
B1She is the daughter of a Peruvian man and a Spanish woman.
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Derived from 'Perú' plus the suffix '-ano' (used to show origin). The name 'Perú' is believed to come from 'Birú', the name of a local ruler living near the Bay of San Miguel in the early 16th century.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I capitalize 'peruano'?
No. Unlike English, Spanish words for nationalities and languages start with a lowercase letter unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.
How do I refer to a woman from Peru?
Simply change the 'o' to an 'a': 'peruana'.
Is 'peruano' only for people?
No, it is also an adjective used for anything originating from Peru, such as 'comida peruana' (Peruvian food) or 'clima peruano' (Peruvian climate).