Usage Note
Nicaragüense is the demonym for citizens of Nicaragua and for things pertaining to that country. It functions as both adjective and noun — un nicaragüense, los nicaragüenses. The ü (u with diaeresis) signals that the u is pronounced in the gü cluster, following standard Spanish orthography. It is invariable by gender: una escritora nicaragüense.
Examples
"El equipo nicaragüense ganó el partido."
Natural Translation
The Nicaraguan team won the match.
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