egipcio
Egyptian
adjective eh-HEEP-syoh Less Common
Origin: From Latin Aegyptius, from Greek Aigyptios.
Usage Note
Egipcio also functions as a noun (un egipcio / una egipcia) to mean 'an Egyptian person.' The country is Egipto. Four forms: egipcio, egipcia, egipcios, egipcias. Note the 'g' before 'i' is pronounced like English 'h': eh-HEEP-syoh.
Examples
"El arte egipcio es fascinante."
Natural Translation
Egyptian art is fascinating.
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