Indios (en. Indians)

/ˈin.djos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Indigenous people of the American continent.

The indians have been important in the history of America.

Los indios han sido importantes en la historia de América.

Ethnic group that possesses a particular culture and traditions.

The indians of the region have a rich cultural heritage.

Los indios de la región tienen una rica herencia cultural.

Relation to indigenous peoples.

The rights of the indians must be respected.

Se deben respetar los derechos de los indios.

The term 'indians' comes from the word 'India', used by Europeans to refer to the lands they found on the American continent.

city indians

Reference to the indigenous population residing in urban areas.

indios de la ciudad

indian war

Conflicts between colonizers and indigenous peoples.

guerra de indios

indigenous policy

Set of laws and actions aimed at protecting the rights of the indians.

política indígena

indigenous

Belonging to the native cultures of a region.

indígena

tribe

Social group of indians with a common government and customs.

tribu

culture

Set of customs, beliefs, and ways of life of a group.

cultura

Used to refer to someone who is very traditional.

That guy is an indian in the sense that he respects his customs a lot.

Ese chico es un indio en el sentido de que respeta mucho sus costumbres.

Colloquial term to describe someone who is a bit clumsy.

Don't be an indian, ask before you act!

No seas indio, ¡pregunta antes de actuar!