rusa

Russian woman

noun RROO-sah Rare

Also means

Russian (female)

Usage Note

Rusa is the feminine form of ruso (Russian), used both as a noun (a Russian woman) and as an adjective (la literatura rusa). As with all Spanish nationalities, it is written in lowercase. Note that montaña rusa (literally 'Russian mountain') is the standard Spanish term for a roller coaster, a common idiom learners encounter.

Examples

"La rusa habló con fluidez sobre su cultura."

Natural Translation

The Russian woman spoke fluently about her culture.

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