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    Jaén (en. Jaen)

    /xaˈen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    City in Andalusia, famous for its olive oil production and historical heritage.
    Jaén is known as the capital of olive oil.
    Jaén es conocida como la capital del aceite de oliva.
    Spanish province whose territory borders the provinces of Córdoba, Granada, and Albacete.
    The province of Jaén has mountainous landscapes and olive groves.
    La provincia de Jaén tiene paisajes montañosos y olivares.</li>
    It can also refer to the word 'jaén' in some dialects used to refer to something from the region.
    Jienense cuisine includes typical dishes like 'flor de calabacín'.
    La gastronomía jienense incluye platos típicos como el 'flor de calabacín'.

    Etymology

    The name 'Jaén' would derive from the Hispano-Arabic 'Yayn', which means 'giant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Jaén, inner paradise
    Phrase that refers to the natural and landscape beauty of the province of Jaén.
    Jaén paraíso interior
    Go to Jaén
    Colloquial expression used to refer to a tourist trip to the city of Jaén.
    Ir a Jaén

    Related Words

    olive grove
    Field planted with olive trees, characteristic of the Jaén region.
    olivar
    jaenense
    Adjective used to describe people or things from Jaén.
    jaenense
    mountain range
    Mountains that surround part of the province of Jaén.
    sierra

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone from Jaén, it can be used affectionately.
    That guy is very jienense; he always talks about his land.
    Ese chico es muy jienense, siempre habla de su tierra.
    Fun expression to refer to a particular accent from the area.
    I love the jaenense accent when he speaks.
    Me encanta el acento jaenense cuando habla.