nounnounadjective
el cubano
Cuban
Persona o cosa que viene de Cuba o que está relacionada con ese país.
Definition & meaning
Cubano means Cuban: from Cuba or related to its people, culture, or things.
As a noun, it refers to a Cuban person. In some contexts, un cubano can also mean a Cuban cigar.
Grammar & Word origin
- Adjective: cubano is masculine singular; the feminine form is cubana . The plural forms are cubanos and cubanas .
- Noun: el cubano means “the Cuban man”; la cubana means “the Cuban woman.”
- It comes from Cuba plus the suffix -ano , which can indicate origin or association.
Synonyms & antonyms
- habano can mean “Cuban” or “Cuban cigar,” but it can also refer specifically to Havana. As a cigar term, it is more specific than cubano.
- There is no direct antonym for cubano.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Probé un delicioso plato cubano en el restaurante.adjective
I tried a delicious Cuban dish at the restaurant.
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