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etíope

Ethiopian

noun adjective eh-TEE-oh-peh Rare
Travel & Places Nationality

Usage Note

Etíope functions as both a noun (an Ethiopian person) and an adjective (Ethiopian). Unlike many demonyms, it does not change form between masculine and feminine: el etíope, la etíope. The country is Etiopía. In adjectival use, cocina etíope (Ethiopian cuisine) or cultura etíope are common collocations.

Examples

"Un chef etíope abrió un restaurante en Madrid."

Natural Translation

An Ethiopian chef opened a restaurant in Madrid.

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