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peruano

Peruvian

adjective peh-roo-AH-noh Less Common

Usage Note

Peruano refers to anything of or from Peru (la cocina peruana = 'Peruvian cuisine'). As a noun, un peruano / una peruana means 'a Peruvian person'. Peruvian Spanish is known for a relatively conservative pronunciation and a rich vocabulary influenced by Quechua — words like papa (potato) and quinua entered global Spanish via Peru.

Examples

"El pisco es un licor peruano."

Natural Translation

Pisco is a Peruvian liquor.

Literal Translation

The pisco is a liquor Peruvian

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