Ingleses (en. English)

/inˈɡleses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to people who come from England or belong to English culture.
The English are known for their afternoon tea.
Los ingleses son conocidos por su té de la tarde.
In the context of a sport, it refers to the players of the national team of England.
The English won the football World Cup in 1966.
Los ingleses ganaron el mundial de fútbol en 1966.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'Angli', which refers to the Germanic tribe that established the kingdom of England.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English like a master
It refers to speaking English very fluently and correctly.
inglés como un maestro
English humor
A style of humor characterized by its subtlety and irony.
humor inglés
English culture
A set of customs, traditions, and behavior patterns of the English people.
cultura inglesa

Related Words

English
The language spoken by the English and in many other countries.
inglés
England
A country that is part of the United Kingdom, home to the English.
Inglaterra
British
Related to Great Britain, although it includes Scots, Welsh, and Irish.
británico

Slang Meanings

Common English
It refers to someone common, nothing aristocratic.
Se refiere a alguien común, nada de aristocracia.
Runaway English
When someone leaves quickly, like an Englishman who doesn't want to be caught.
Cuando alguien se marcha rápidamente, como un inglés que no quiere ser atrapado.