Yndio (en. Indigenous person)

/in'djo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Indigenous person from America.

The yndios had a rich culture and ancestral traditions.

Los yndios tenían una rica cultura y tradiciones ancestrales.

Group of native inhabitants of a region, especially in a colonial context.

The yndios in the area resisted colonization for centuries.

Los yndios de la zona resistieron la colonización durante siglos.

It comes from the term in old Spanish used to refer to indigenous people.

mountain yndio

Indigenous person who inhabits mountainous regions.

yndio de la montaña

jungle yndio

Indigenous person living in jungle areas.

yndio de la selva

indígena

Person originally from a place, especially in relation to native cultures.

indígena

native

That which is native to a specific place.

nativo

Derogatory term used to refer to an indigenous person.

Some people use 'yndio' in an offensive manner.

Algunas personas usan 'yndio' de manera ofensiva.

Colloquial use among friends to refer to someone in an affectionate way.

When with his friends, he sometimes says 'yndio' as a joke.

Cuando está con sus amigos, a veces dice 'yndio' como broma.