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sirio

Syrian

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Usage Note

Sirio (f: siria) is the demonym and adjective for Syria (Siria). As a noun it refers to a Syrian person. The word is also the Spanish name for the star Sirius (Sirio), so context distinguishes the two uses. Gender agreement applies as with other -o/-a adjectives: la cocina siria ('Syrian cuisine').

Examples

"La crisis siria afectó a millones de personas."

Natural Translation

The Syrian crisis affected millions of people.

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