How to Say "irish" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “irish” is “irlandés” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
nationality or origin (e.g., Irish music)
Examples
Me encanta la música irlandesa, especialmente las gaitas.
I love Irish music, especially the bagpipes.
La cerveza irlandesa es famosa en todo el mundo.
Irish beer is famous all over the world.
Gender and Nationality
To talk about a female person or thing, you drop the accent mark and add an 'a': 'irlandesa'. (Un hombre irlandés, una mujer irlandesa).
Plural Forms
To make it plural, add 'es'. The masculine plural is 'irlandeses' (no accent mark!), and the feminine plural is 'irlandesas'.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Escribir 'irlandes' sin tilde.”
Correction: The singular masculine form always requires the accent over the 'e': irlandés.
Other Meanings of “irlandés”
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