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alicantino

from Alicante

adjective ah-lee-kahn-TEE-noh Rare

Usage Note

Alicantino refers to anything or anyone from Alicante, a city and province on Spain's Mediterranean coast. It can also be used as a noun (los alicantinos, the people of Alicante). The city is known for its castle, beaches, and the Hogueras de San Juan festival.

Examples

"El equipo alicantino ganó el partido."

Natural Translation

The Alicante team won the match.

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