Griego (en. Greek)

/ˈɡrie.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person originally from Greece.
I met a Greek person on my vacation in Athens.
Conocí a un griego en mis vacaciones en Atenas.
Language spoken in Greece.
I am learning Greek to be able to read ancient texts.
Estoy aprendiendo griego para poder leer textos antiguos.
Artistic or cultural style related to Greek culture.
Greek art has influenced many later civilizations.
El arte griego ha influido en muchas civilizaciones posteriores.

Etymology

From Latin 'Graecus', meaning 'Greek'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Greek for the Greeks
Expression that indicates something belongs to its origin.
griego para los griegos
To do something the Greek way
To do something in a traditional or typical way of Greece.
hacer algo a la griega
To speak Greek
To speak in an incomprehensible or confusing manner.
hablar griego

Related Words

Greece
Country in southeastern Europe known for its ancient history.
Grecia
Hellenic
Relating to Greek culture or language.
helénico
Greeks
Plural of Greek, refers to the inhabitants of Greece.
griegos

Slang Meanings

A very intelligent or cunning person.
That girl is a Greek in math, she always gets the best grades.
Esa chica es un griego en matemáticas, siempre saca las mejores notas.
A style that mixes joviality and wisdom.
The teacher has a Greek approach to teaching, it's always fun and educational!
El profesor tiene un enfoque griego para enseñar, ¡siempre es divertido y educativo!