How to Say "basque" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “basque” is “vasco” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
relating to the Basque Country or its people/culture
Examples
Me encanta la comida vasca.
I love Basque food.
Estamos visitando un pueblo vasco muy bonito.
We are visiting a very pretty Basque town.
Ella tiene un apellido vasco.
She has a Basque last name.
Matching the Ending
Just like other adjectives, this word changes to 'vasca' if the thing you are describing is feminine (like 'la cultura vasca').
Where to Put the Word
Usually, you place 'vasco' after the thing it is describing, like 'un restaurante vasco' instead of 'a Basque restaurant.'
Avoid Capital Letters
Mistake: “Él es Vasco.”
Correction: Él es vasco.
Other Meanings of “vasco”
“vasco” can also mean:
- a person from the Basque Country(A2)
- the language spoken in the Basque Country(B1)
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