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romano

roh-MAH-noh/roˈmano/

“romano” means “Roman” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Roman

Also: of Rome
A tall, white Corinthian column with an ornate capital, representing classical Roman architecture.

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El Coliseo es un monumento romano muy famoso.

A1

The Colosseum is a very famous Roman monument.

Aprender los números romanos puede ser difícil al principio.

A2

Learning Roman numerals can be difficult at first.

La ley romana influyó en muchos sistemas legales modernos.

B1

Roman law influenced many modern legal systems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capitalino (capital city resident/related to the capital)

Common Collocations

  • números romanos – Roman numerals
  • derecho romano – Roman law

Roman

Also: inhabitant of Rome
NounmA2
A simple drawing of a male figure wearing a white toga and a green laurel wreath on his head, signifying a Roman citizen.

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El romano siempre lleva una bufanda de su equipo de fútbol.

A2

The Roman (man) always wears a scarf of his soccer team.

Julio César fue un famoso romano.

B1

Julius Caesar was a famous Roman.

Los romanos de la Antigüedad construyeron caminos increíbles.

B2

The Romans of antiquity built incredible roads.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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Words that translate to "romano" in Spanish:

of rome→roman→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: romano

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'romano'?

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👥 Word Family▼
romana(Roman (feminine adjective/noun)) — Adjective / Noun
Roma(Rome (the city)) — Noun
romanizar(to Romanize) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *Romanus*, which simply meant 'of Rome'. It has been used in Spanish since the earliest days of the language.

First recorded: 13th century (in written Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: romanoFrench: romainEnglish: Roman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'romano' only refer to ancient times?

No. While it is very common in historical contexts (like the Roman Empire), it is also the standard word to describe anything or anyone from the modern city of Rome today.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'romano' y 'Roma'?

'Roma' is the name of the city itself (a noun). 'Romano' is the description (adjective) that means 'of Rome' or 'from Rome'.