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coreano

Korean

adjective koh-reh-AH-noh Rare

Usage Note

Coreano is both the adjective (Korean culture) and the noun for a Korean person (un coreano, una coreana). It also names the language (hablar coreano). The distinction between North and South Korea is expressed by adding del Norte or del Sur: coreano del Sur (South Korean). Note that Spanish uses a lowercase initial letter for nationalities and languages.

Examples

"El cine coreano ganó reconocimiento mundial."

Natural Translation

Korean cinema gained worldwide recognition.

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