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argelino

Algerian

adjective ahr-heh-LEE-noh Rare
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Usage Note

Argelino is both the adjective (Algerian) and the demonym noun: un argelino, una argelina. It derives from Argel, the Spanish name for Algiers (the capital) and historically for the entire country (Argelia). English 'Algeria' → Spanish Argelia; do not confuse Argel (city) with Argelia (country).

Examples

"El embajador argelino asistió a la reunión."

Natural Translation

The Algerian ambassador attended the meeting.

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