británico
British
adjective bree-TAH-nee-koh Common
Origin: From Latin Britannicus, relating to Britannia.
Usage Note
Británico refers to the island of Great Britain and can also be used as a noun (los británicos, the British). It is distinct from inglés (English), escocés (Scottish), and galés (Welsh) — a distinction Spanish speakers do not always make but that is culturally important. The feminine form is británica.
Examples
"El acento británico es muy reconocible."
Natural Translation
The British accent is very recognisable.
Literal Translation
The accent British is very recognisable
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