Indianos (en. Returnees)

/in.dja.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who emigrated from Spain to America and then returned with fortune.
Indians are often considered as those who brought wealth to their towns.
Los indianos suelen ser considerados como los que trajeron riqueza a sus localidades.
The social and cultural phenomenon of those who returned to their homeland after becoming wealthy.
The legacy of the indianos can be seen in the architecture of many towns.
El legado de los indianos se puede ver en la arquitectura de muchos pueblos.
A set of customs and traditions adopted by emigrants while living in America.
Indian festivals are celebrated in honor of those who returned from America.
Las fiestas indianos se celebran en honor a aquellos que regresaron de América.

Etymology

From the term 'indiano,' which refers to individuals from the Indies, used in the context of Spanish emigration to America.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an indiano
A person who has returned enriched from America.
un indiano
the life of the indiano
A lifestyle that groups together the returned individuals with wealth.
la vida del indiano
Indian culture
A set of cultural influences brought by the indianos.
cultura indiana

Related Words

emigration
Movement of people who leave their country to settle in another.
emigración
wealth
Abundance of goods or resources.
riqueza
heritage
Set of cultural and economic assets inherited.
patrimonio

Slang Meanings

Showy Indian
Refers to someone who pretends to be an indiano without true wealth.
Se refiere a alguien que finge ser indiano sin tener verdaderas riquezas.
Heartfelt Indian
Someone who, although not an indiano, feels proud to be part of that culture.
Alguien que, aunque no sea indiano, se siente orgulloso de ser parte de esa cultura.