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transilvano

Transylvanian

adjective trahn-seel-BAH-noh Rare

Usage Note

Transilvano describes someone or something from Transylvania (Transilvania), the historical region in present-day Romania. In Spanish it is used in historical, literary, and popular-culture contexts — notably the Gothic tradition linking Transylvania with vampires (vampiros). As a noun, un transilvano is a native of the region.

Examples

"La arquitectura transilvana refleja siglos de historia europea."

Natural Translation

Transylvanian architecture reflects centuries of European history.

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