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riojano

from La Rioja

adjective noun rryoh-HAH-noh Rare

Usage Note

Riojano denotes something or someone from La Rioja, a region in northern Spain famous for its wine (vino riojano). As a noun it refers to a person from the region: un riojano. The feminine is riojana. The region gives its name to la riojana, a popular potato-and-chorizo stew (patatas a la riojana).

Examples

"El vino riojano tiene fama mundial."

Natural Translation

Riojan wine has worldwide fame.

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