How to Say "chilean" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “chilean” is “chileno” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
adjectiveA1
describing something from Chile
Examples
Me encanta el vino chileno.
I love Chilean wine.
El desierto chileno es el más seco del mundo.
The Chilean desert is the driest in the world.
Ella tiene un fuerte acento chileno.
She has a strong Chilean accent.
Don't Capitalize
In Spanish, words for nationalities like 'chileno' are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.
Word Order
This word usually comes after the thing it describes, like 'café chileno' instead of 'Chilean coffee'.
Capitalization Habit
Mistake: “Soy Chileno.”
Correction: Soy chileno. Remember, in Spanish, nationalities use lowercase letters.
Other Meanings of “chileno”
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