romano
/roh-MAH-noh/
Roman
This column represents something related to the Roman empire or culture, which is described using the adjective 'romano'.
romano(adjective)
Roman
?related to the city, culture, or empire
of Rome
?as in 'customs of Rome'
📝 In Action
El Coliseo es un monumento romano muy famoso.
A1The Colosseum is a very famous Roman monument.
Aprender los números romanos puede ser difícil al principio.
A2Learning Roman numerals can be difficult at first.
La ley romana influyó en muchos sistemas legales modernos.
B1Roman law influenced many modern legal systems.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Adjective
As an adjective, 'romano' must always change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'romana' for feminine nouns (like 'cultura') and 'romanos' or 'romanas' for plural nouns.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La historia es romano."
Correction: La historia es romana. (Because 'historia' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Historical Context
This word is used for both modern Rome (the city) and ancient Rome (the empire and civilization), so context is usually clear from the surrounding words (e.g., 'historia' vs. 'restaurante').
A male person or citizen of Rome is referred to as a Roman ('romano').
📝 In Action
El romano siempre lleva una bufanda de su equipo de fútbol.
A2The Roman (man) always wears a scarf of his soccer team.
Julio César fue un famoso romano.
B1Julius Caesar was a famous Roman.
Los romanos de la Antigüedad construyeron caminos increíbles.
B2The Romans of antiquity built incredible roads.
💡 Grammar Points
Turning Adjectives into Nouns
You can turn the adjective 'romano' into a noun (a person) simply by putting an article (like 'el' or 'un') in front of it. 'El romano' means 'the Roman man'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Referring to a Woman
Mistake: "El romano es mi amiga."
Correction: La romana es mi amiga. (When referring to a female person, you must use the feminine noun form 'romana'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural Form
To talk about the people of Rome generally, use the plural: 'los romanos'. This plural form covers both men and women.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: romano
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'romano'?
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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'.