Israelí (en. Israeli)

/isra.eˈli/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Pertaining to or related to the State of Israel.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has generated much controversy.
El conflicto israelí-palestino ha generado mucha controversia.
Said of a person: National of Israel.
She is Israeli and lives in Tel Aviv.
Ella es israelí y vive en Tel Aviv.
Referring to the culture, language, or history of Israel.
Israeli food is very varied and delicious.
La comida israelí es muy variada y deliciosa.

Etymology

From Hebrew ישראלי (Yisraeli), meaning 'Israeli.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Israeli people
The population of the State of Israel.
pueblo israelí
Israeli culture
Set of practices and traditions of Israel.
cultura israelí
Israeli history
Account of the events that occurred in the territory of Israel.
historia israelí

Related Words

Israel
State located in the Middle East.
Israel
Jewish
Person who practices the Jewish religion or who is of Hebrew origin.
judío
Zionist
Person who supports the Zionist movement.
sionista

Slang Meanings

Term used in colloquial settings to refer to an Israeli in a friendly manner.
My friend is an isra and always has great stories to tell.
Mi amigo es un isra y siempre tiene buenas historias que contar.