Chilena (en. Chilean)

/tʃiˈlena/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman born in Chile.
She is Chilean and lives in Santiago.
Ella es chilena y vive en Santiago.
Related to the culture or characteristics of Chile.
Chilean food is very varied and tasty.
La comida chilena es muy variada y sabrosa.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'chileno', which derives from 'Chile', a country in South America.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Chilean flavor
Refers to the typical flavors of Chilean cuisine.
sabor chileno
Chilean culture
Set of customs, traditions, and expressions of the Chilean country.
cultura chilena
Chilean pride
Feeling of pride in the identity and achievements of Chile.
orgullo chileno

Related Words

Chilean
Adjective that refers to what is from or related to Chile.
chileno
Chilean
Feminine form of the noun Chilean.
chilena
Chile
Country located on the southwest coast of South America.
Chile

Slang Meanings

Chilean who feels proud of their nationality.
That guy dances with a lot of joy; he's a true Chilean.
Ese tipo baila con mucha alegría, es un verdadero chileno.
A woman with typical Chilean characteristics or attitudes.
That Chilean woman has a lot of character.
Esa chilena tiene mucho carácter.