Inglesas (en. English)

/iŋˈɡlesas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to England, its culture, or its language.
English women are known for their afternoon tea.
Las inglesas son conocidas por su té de la tarde.
It refers to female individuals originating from England.
English women tend to be very polite.
Las inglesas suelen ser muy educadas.
Something that has English style or characteristics.
The garden has a very attractive English design.
El jardín tiene un diseño inglés muy atractivo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Anglicus', which means 'English'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Light-skinned English women
It refers to English women with fair skin.
Inglesas de piel clara
English drink
Term used to refer to tea, which is a tradition in England.
Bebida inglesa
English culture
Set of customs and traditions typical of England.
Cultura inglesa

Related Words

Inglesidad
Quality of being English.
Inglesidad
English
Language spoken in England.
Inglés
England
Country that is part of the United Kingdom.
Inglaterra

Slang Meanings

Casual way of referring to English women.
She is English; I love her accent!
Ella es una inglesa; ¡me encanta su acento!
Colloquial term used to describe a reserved attitude typical of some English women.
Sometimes she behaves like an English woman, very formal.
A veces se comporta como una inglesa, muy formal.