How to Say "uruguayan" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “uruguayan” is “uruguayo” — use 'uruguayo' when you want to describe something or someone as being from Uruguay, like a nationality or origin.
uruguayo
oo-roo-gway-ohuɾuˈɣwaʝo
Examples
Me gusta mucho el fútbol uruguayo.
I really like Uruguayan soccer.
El asado uruguayo es famoso en todo el mundo.
Uruguayan barbecue is famous all over the world.
Estamos estudiando la historia uruguaya en la escuela.
We are studying Uruguayan history at school.
Ese chico es uruguayo.
That boy is Uruguayan.
Don't Capitalize
In Spanish, words for nationalities like 'uruguayo' are not capitalized unless they are the first word in a sentence.
Matching the Ending
Since this is an adjective, you must change the 'o' to an 'a' (uruguaya) if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'la cultura uruguaya'.
The 'All-Male' or 'Mixed' Plural
Use 'uruguayos' when talking about a group of men or a mixed group of men and women.
Using Capital Letters
Mistake: “Soy Uruguayo.”
Correction: Soy uruguayo. (Nationalities stay lowercase in Spanish!)
Country vs. Person
Mistake: “Él es de Uruguayo.”
Correction: Él es de Uruguay. (Use 'Uruguay' for the place and 'uruguayo' for the person.)
uruguayo
oo-roo-gway-ohuɾuˈɣwaʝo
Examples
Ese chico es uruguayo.
That boy is Uruguayan.
Me gusta mucho el fútbol uruguayo.
I really like Uruguayan soccer.
El asado uruguayo es famoso en todo el mundo.
Uruguayan barbecue is famous all over the world.
Estamos estudiando la historia uruguaya en la escuela.
We are studying Uruguayan history at school.
Don't Capitalize
In Spanish, words for nationalities like 'uruguayo' are not capitalized unless they are the first word in a sentence.
Matching the Ending
Since this is an adjective, you must change the 'o' to an 'a' (uruguaya) if the thing you are describing is feminine, like 'la cultura uruguaya'.
The 'All-Male' or 'Mixed' Plural
Use 'uruguayos' when talking about a group of men or a mixed group of men and women.
Using Capital Letters
Mistake: “Soy Uruguayo.”
Correction: Soy uruguayo. (Nationalities stay lowercase in Spanish!)
Country vs. Person
Mistake: “Él es de Uruguayo.”
Correction: Él es de Uruguay. (Use 'Uruguay' for the place and 'uruguayo' for the person.)
oriental
o-ryen-TAHLoɾjenˈtal
Examples
Los orientales están orgullosos de su país.
The Uruguayans are proud of their country.
Using 'oriental' vs. 'uruguayo' for people
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