vikingo
Viking
adjective noun bee-KEEN-goh Rare
Origin: From Old Norse víkingr, of disputed origin, possibly from vík ('bay, inlet').
Usage Note
Vikingo functions both as an adjective (cultura vikinga) and a noun (los vikingos). The feminine form is vikinga. In informal Spanish, vikingo can be used humorously to describe someone physically large and fair-haired.
Examples
"Los vikingos navegaron hasta América del Norte."
Natural Translation
The Vikings sailed as far as North America.
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