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sevillano

seh-bee-YAH-noh/seβiˈʝano/

“sevillano” means “from Seville” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

from Seville

Also: Sevillian
Spain
A colorful hand-painted ceramic plate with traditional blue and yellow floral patterns from Seville.

📝 In Action

Me gusta mucho el clima sevillano.

A2

I really like the Sevillian climate.

El estilo sevillano se nota en la arquitectura de la casa.

B1

The Sevillian style is noticeable in the house's architecture.

Queremos probar el gazpacho sevillano.

A2

We want to try the Sevillian-style gazpacho.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hispalense (from Seville (formal))

Common Collocations

  • acento sevillano – Sevillian accent
  • estilo sevillano – Sevillian style
  • cielo sevillano – Sevillian sky

man from Seville

Also: Sevillian
NounmA2
A man wearing a traditional wide-brimmed Spanish hat and a short jacket, standing in a sunlit courtyard.

📝 In Action

Ese chico es sevillano.

A1

That boy is from Seville.

Los sevillanos son conocidos por su alegría.

B1

People from Seville are known for their joy.

Un sevillano ganó el premio de literatura.

B2

A man from Seville won the literature prize.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sevillano" in Spanish:

from seville→sevillian→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sevillano

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'Sevillian style' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
Sevilla(Seville (the city)) — Noun
sevillana(Sevillian woman / a traditional dance) — Noun
sevillismo(support for Sevilla FC) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from 'Sevilla', which comes from the Arabic name 'Ishbīliya', which in turn came from the Roman name for the city, 'Hispalis'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: Sevillian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'sevillano' capitalized?

No. In Spanish, nationalities and words for people from specific cities are always lowercase unless they start a sentence.

What is the difference between sevillano and sevillana?

'Sevillano' is for men or masculine objects. 'Sevillana' is for women, feminine objects, or it can also refer to a famous type of folk dance from Seville.

Does it refer to the city or the province?

It can refer to both the city of Seville and the wider province of Seville.