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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