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cubano

Cuban

adjective koo-BAH-noh Less Common

Usage Note

Cubano functions as both adjective and noun: el cubano (a Cuban man), la cubana (a Cuban woman). It also names a style of heel (tacón cubano, 'Cuban heel') and a type of sandwich (el cubano) popular in Florida and Cuba. The Cuban Spanish dialect is known for aspirating or dropping final -s.

Examples

"El músico cubano tocó toda la noche."

Natural Translation

The Cuban musician played all night.

Literal Translation

The musician Cuban played all the night.

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