Castellana (en. Castilian)

/kas.te.'ja.na/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Variety of the Spanish language spoken in Castilla.
Castellana is the official language of Spain.
El castellana es la lengua oficial de España.
A person from the region of Castilla.
The typical Castilian is very proud of her culture.
La castellana típica es muy orgullosa de su cultura.

Etymology

From Latin 'Castellanus', meaning 'from Castilla'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak in Castellana
Using the Castilian language to communicate.
hablar en castellana
Castilian culture
Set of customs and traditions from Castilla.
cultura castellana
Castilian literature
Referring to literary works written in Spanish.
la literatura castellana

Related Words

castellano
Adjective referring both to the language and to the people of Castilla.
castellano
Castilla
Historical region in Spain, cradle of the Castilian language.
Castilla

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to describe something typical of Castilla.
That food is very Castilian, delicious!
Esa comida es muy castellana, ¡deliciosa!