Asiático (en. Asian)
/asiˈatiko/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person originally from Asia.
The Asian I met on the trip is very kind.
El asiático que conocí en el viaje es muy amable.
Anything that comes from or belongs to Asia.
Asian food is very diverse and tasty.
La comida asiática es muy diversa y sabrosa.
Etymology
From Latin 'asiaticus', and this from Greek 'ἀσιατικός'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Asian culture
It refers to the different ways of life, customs, and traditions of the countries in Asia.
cultura asiática
Asian food
It is the typical cuisine of Asian countries, including diverse styles and flavors.
comida asiática
Asian people
A group of nations and ethnicities that inhabit Asia.
pueblo asiático
Related Words
Asian (feminine)
Feminine form of the adjective 'Asian'.
asiática
Asiaticism
Trend or influence of Asian culture.
asiaticismo
Slang Meanings
Term used in some contexts to refer to persecutions.
Let's avoid Asian comments in our conversation.
Evitemos comentarios asiáticos en nuestra conversación.
Used in jokes among friends about nationalities.
He says he has Asian skills in the kitchen.
Él dice que tiene habilidades asiáticas en la cocina.