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egipcio

Egyptian

adjective eh-HEEP-syoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin Aegyptius, from Greek Aigyptios.

Usage Note

Egipcio also functions as a noun (un egipcio / una egipcia) to mean 'an Egyptian person.' The country is Egipto. Four forms: egipcio, egipcia, egipcios, egipcias. Note the 'g' before 'i' is pronounced like English 'h': eh-HEEP-syoh.

Examples

"El arte egipcio es fascinante."

Natural Translation

Egyptian art is fascinating.

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