germano
Germanic
adjective hehr-MAH-noh Rare
Origin: From Latin Germanus (a German person).
Also means
German
Usage Note
Germano is a learned or formal adjective meaning 'Germanic' or 'German', preferred in historical and linguistic contexts over the everyday alemán. Alemán refers specifically to modern Germany; germano embraces the broader Germanic peoples and languages (los pueblos germanos). It can also be used as a noun: los germanos (the Germanic peoples).
Examples
"Las lenguas germanas incluyen el inglés y el alemán."
Natural Translation
The Germanic languages include English and German.
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