helvético
Swiss
adjective el-BEH-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin Helvetia, the Roman name for the region of modern Switzerland.
Usage Note
Helvético is a formal or literary synonym for suizo ('Swiss'). It appears in journalistic and official contexts, especially when referring to Swiss institutions or culture. The feminine form is helvética, best known internationally as the name of the typeface Helvetica.
Examples
"El sistema bancario helvético es muy conocido."
Natural Translation
The Swiss banking system is very well known.
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