Vizcaíno (en. Basque)

/biskaino/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person from the province of Bizkaia.
My friend is vizcaíno and always talks about his land.
Mi amigo es vizcaíno y siempre habla de su tierra.
Related to the culture or traditions of Bizkaia.
Vizcayan music is rich in traditional instruments.
La música vizcaína es muy rica en instrumentos tradicionales.
Inhabitant of the locality of Vizcaya.
Vizcains are known for their hospitality.
Los vizcaínos son conocidos por su hospitalidad.

Etymology

From the term in Spanish that refers to the province of Bizkaia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Vizcaino at heart
It refers to someone who feels very connected to Bizkaia, even if they were not born there.
Vizcaino de corazón
Vizcayan land
Expression that alludes to the lands and landscapes of the province of Bizkaia.
Tierra vizcaína
Vizcayan culture
It refers to the typical traditions and customs of Bizkaia.
Cultura vizcaína

Related Words

Bizkaia
Province in the north of Spain.
Bizkaia
Basque
Person from the Basque Country, which includes Bizkaia.
Vasco
Bilbao
Capital of the province of Bizkaia.
Bilbao

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to someone with a lot of pride in their vizcaíno origin.
He is a pure-bred vizcaíno, always bragging about his land.
Él es un vizcaíno de pura cepa, siempre presumido de su tierra.
Sometimes it is used humorously to describe someone stingy.
Don't do him a favor, he's vizcaíno and never returns anything.
No le hagas un favor, es vizcaíno y nunca devuelve nada.