Europea (en. European)

/eu̯ɾoˈpea/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Relating to or belonging to Europe.
European art has influenced many cultures.
El arte europea ha influido en muchas culturas.
That is native to Europe.
She is a renowned European artist.
Ella es una artista europea de renombre.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'europaeus', which comes from the Greek 'Eurōpī', the ancient name of Europe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

European culture
A set of customs, traditions, and ways of life of the peoples of Europe.
cultura europea
European identity
A sense of belonging to European culture and values.
identidad europea
European Union
A political and economic association of several European countries.
unión europea

Related Words

Europeanization
The process of integrating non-European countries into the European context.
europización
Europeanism
An ideology that promotes unity and cooperation among European countries.
europeísmo

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person with very European characteristics, perhaps with a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
That guy is very European; he always dresses in Parisian fashion.
Ese chico es muy europea, siempre viste a la moda de París.
Informal term to describe something that is typical or characteristic of Europe.
That café has a very European atmosphere, like in Barcelona.
Ese café tiene un ambiente muy europea, como en Barcelona.