How to Say "gypsy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gypsy” is “gitano” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi mejor amigo es gitano y toca la guitarra de maravilla.
My best friend is Roma and plays the guitar wonderfully.
Los gitanos han aportado mucho a la cultura española.
The Roma people have contributed a lot to Spanish culture.
El pueblo gitano tiene una historia de resiliencia admirable.
The Roma people have a history of admirable resilience.
Describing identity with 'ser'
When saying someone is gitano, use the verb 'ser' because you are describing an inherent identity or origin.
Changing for gender
While this entry is for the masculine word 'gitano', the word changes its ending to 'a' (gitana) when talking about a woman.
Using 'un' unnecessarily
Mistake: “Soy un gitano.”
Correction: Soy gitano.
Other Meanings of “gitano”
“gitano” can also mean:
- Describing music or clothing(A2)
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