Persa (en. Persian)

/ˈpeɾ.sa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person originally from Persia or the ancient Persian empire.
Cyrus the Persian was one of the great emperors in history.
El persa Dario fue uno de los grandes emperadores de la historia.
An Indo-European language, also known as Farsi, spoken in Iran and other countries.
Persian is a language rich in poetry and literature.
El persa es una lengua rica en poesía y literatura.

Etymology

From Latin 'Persa', which in turn comes from Greek 'Persēs', referring to Persia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ancient Persian
It refers to the period of Persian civilization at its peak.
persa antiguo
Persian cat
A breed of cat originating from Persia, characterized by its long fur and flat face.
gato persa

Related Words

persian
Adjective that refers to elements related to Persia.
persiano
farsi
Native name of the Persian language.
farsi

Slang Meanings

Term of respect towards someone of Persian origin.
The Persian at the meeting shared a lot of knowledge about his culture.
El persa en la reunión compartió mucho conocimiento sobre su cultura.
Referring to a style of decoration inspired by Persian culture.
The house has a Persian style that I love.
La casa tiene un estilo persa que me encanta.