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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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