campechano

Spanish

Etymology

From Campeche +‎ -ano.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kampeˈt͡ʃano/ [kãm.peˈt͡ʃa.no]
  • Rhymes: -ano
  • Syllabification: cam‧pe‧cha‧no

Adjective

campechano (feminine campechana, masculine plural campechanos, feminine plural campechanas)

  1. of, from or relating to the state of Campeche, Mexico
  2. kindly; cordial; affable
  3. generous
  4. straightforward, frank
  5. (Mexico, of food) mixed, containing a mixture of different types
    una cerveza campechana ― mixture of light and dark beer
    un cóctel campechano ― a mixed-seafood cocktail
    un taco campechano ― a mixed-meat taco

Derived terms

Noun

campechano m (plural campechanos, feminine campechana, feminine plural campechanas)

  1. native or inhabitant of the state of Campeche, Mexico (usually male)

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