uruguayo
“uruguayo” means “Uruguayan” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Uruguayan
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Me gusta mucho el fútbol uruguayo.
A1I really like Uruguayan soccer.
El asado uruguayo es famoso en todo el mundo.
A2Uruguayan barbecue is famous all over the world.
Estamos estudiando la historia uruguaya en la escuela.
B1We are studying Uruguayan history at school.
Uruguayan
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Ese chico es uruguayo.
A1That boy is Uruguayan.
Los uruguayos son personas muy tranquilas.
A2Uruguayans are very calm people.
Conocí a un uruguayo en el aeropuerto.
B1I met a Uruguayan man at the airport.
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Words that translate to "uruguayo" in Spanish:
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Formed by adding the Spanish suffix '-ayo' (indicating origin) to 'Uruguay'. The name 'Uruguay' comes from the Guaraní language, often translated as 'river of the painted birds'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'uruguayo' always masculine?
The word 'uruguayo' is the masculine form. If you are describing a woman or a feminine noun, you must use 'uruguaya'.
Why don't you capitalize it like in English?
Spanish grammar rules dictate that adjectives of nationality (gentilicios) are written in lowercase, unlike English where they are always capitalized.
Can 'uruguayo' refer to things, or only people?
It can refer to both! You can use it for 'un hombre uruguayo' (a Uruguayan man) or 'el clima uruguayo' (the Uruguayan weather).