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    Indiano (en. Returnee)

    /inˈdja.no/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who returns to Spain after having lived in America.
    The Indian built a large house in his village after returning from America.
    El indiano construyó una casa grande en su pueblo tras regresar de América.
    A man who makes a trip to the Indies, especially to seek fortune.
    Many Indians returned with wealth after years of work abroad.
    Muchos indianos regresaron con riquezas tras años de trabajo en el extranjero.
    In some contexts, it refers to the fashions or styles adopted from America.
    The Indian outfit he wore to the party was a mix of tradition and modernity.
    El traje indiano que llevó a la fiesta era una mezcla de tradición y modernidad.

    Etymology

    From the term 'indiano' which refers to the Indies or regions of America.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Indian from America
    A person of Indian origin who has lived in America.
    indiano de América
    Indian dream
    Aspiration to achieve success or wealth in America.
    sueño indiano

    Related Words

    india
    Historical region that includes the American colonies.
    india
    emigration
    Action of leaving a country to live in another.
    emigración

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is considered native to a country in which they were not born.
    That guy behaves as if he were Indian, even though he has never lived in America.
    Ese chico se comporta como si fuera indiano, aunque nunca ha vivido en América.
    It refers to someone who shows pride in their roots, even if they have not experienced them.
    He always talks about his Indian grandfather, even though he has never been to his country.
    Siempre habla de su abuelo indiano, aunque nunca ha estado en su país.