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suizo

Swiss

adjective noun SWEE-soh Less Common

Usage Note

Suizo functions both as an adjective (chocolate suizo = 'Swiss chocolate') and a noun (un suizo = 'a Swiss person'). As a noun the feminine is suiza. It is also the name of a type of sweet bread roll popular in Spain (un suizo eaten with coffee). This culinary meaning catches learners off guard.

Examples

"El queso suizo es famoso en todo el mundo."

Natural Translation

Swiss cheese is famous all over the world.

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