How to Say "new yorker" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “new yorker” is “neoyorquino” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me encanta el ritmo neoyorquino, siempre hay algo que hacer.
I love the New York pace; there is always something to do.
La arquitectura neoyorquina es famosa en todo el mundo.
New York architecture is famous all over the world.
Estamos buscando un restaurante con un estilo neoyorquino auténtico.
We are looking for a restaurant with an authentic New York style.
Match the Gender
Just like other adjectives, this word must match the gender of what you are describing. Use 'neoyorquino' for masculine things and 'neoyorquina' for feminine things.
Placement After the Noun
In Spanish, you usually place this word after the object you are describing, unlike in English where we say 'New York pizza' (Spanish: 'pizza neoyorquina').
Using the English name as an adjective
Mistake: “La comida New York es cara.”
Correction: La comida neoyorquina es cara. (In Spanish, we prefer using the specific adjective rather than the name of the city itself).
Other Meanings of “neoyorquino”
“neoyorquino” can also mean:
- a person from New York City(A2)
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