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andino

Andean

adjective ahn-DEE-noh Rare

Usage Note

Andino agrees in gender and number: el altiplano andino, la cultura andina. It relates to the Andes mountain range running along the western coast of South America. The term covers geography, climate, ethnicity, and culture; it is used especially in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

Examples

"Las comunidades andinas conservan tradiciones milenarias."

Natural Translation

Andean communities preserve age-old traditions.

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