Malagueño (en. Malagan)

/malaˈɣweɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is said of something that belongs to or is from Málaga.
The Malagueño accent is very characteristic.
El acento malagueño es muy característico.
Quality of a person born in Málaga.
Juan is Malagueño and always speaks proudly of his land.
Juan es malagueño y siempre habla con orgullo de su tierra.
Referring to cultural aspects of Málaga.
Malagueño cuisine is famous for its fried fish.
La gastronomía malagueña es famosa por sus pescaitos fritos.

Etymology

It derives from 'Málaga', the name of the city in Andalusia, with the ending '-eño', which indicates origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be from Málaga
It means that someone is originally from Málaga.
ser de Málaga
to speak Malagueño
Referring to speaking with the typical accent or dialect of Málaga.
hablar malagueño
Malagueño land
It is used to refer to the region of Málaga and its culture.
tierra malagueña

Related Words

Málaga
City on the coast of Andalusia, Spain.
Málaga
Andalusian
Relating to Andalusia, the region where Málaga is located.
andaluz

Slang Meanings

Used to describe a person with a carefree attitude typical of the coast.
That person has a very Malagueño style, always relaxed.
Esa persona tiene un estilo muy malagueño, siempre relajado.
When something is very typical of the Málaga region.
That dish is very Malagueño, it cannot be missing at the fair.
Ese plato es muy malagueño, no puede faltar en la feria.