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griego

Greek

adjective GRYEH-goh Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Origin: From Latin Graecus.

Usage Note

Griego functions as both an adjective (la mitología griega) and a noun for a Greek person or the Greek language (habla griego, she speaks Greek). The expression esto es griego para mí ('this is Greek to me') is used just as in English to mean something is incomprehensible.

Examples

"El filósofo griego vivió en Atenas."

Natural Translation

The Greek philosopher lived in Athens.

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