armenio
/aɾˈmenjo/masculine
The Spanish word for the Armenian language is armenio.
armenio refers to the Armenian language. It can also be used as a noun to refer to the people, culture or things related to Armenia.
Meaning: language (name)
Which one should you use?
When you are referring specifically to the language, use the masculine form armenio regardless of the gender of the speaker or the subject.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The forms change based on the gender and number of the people or things you are describing. Use armenia for a female person from Armenia. To refer to Armenian people in general or a group that includes at least one male, use the masculine plural armenios. To refer to a group consisting only of female Armenians, use the feminine plural armenias.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈmenjo/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'Armenian' is always capitalized, the Spanish word armenio is written in lowercase unless it starts a sentence.
- Because armenio is an adjective, it must agree in number with the noun it modifies. You would say libros armenios for 'Armenian books', changing the ending of the word for the language to a plural form.
- In Spanish, you do not need to add the word 'language' ( idioma ) when saying someone speaks armenio. The word itself functions as a shorthand noun that refers to the entire linguistic system.
Examples in context
- Ni Mario ni Petunia hablan armenio.Neither Mario nor Petunia speak Armenian.This sentence shows how to use armenio to describe someone's ability to speak the language.Tatoeba #13672197 by Seael, translation #13672511 by araneo
- El armenio es un idioma indoeuropeo.Armenian is an Indo-European language.This sentence uses armenio to categorize the language.Tatoeba #1782575 by hayastan, translation #1781610 by Amastan
- "Hayastan" es el nombre de Armenia en armenio.'Hayastan' is Armenia's name in Armenian.This sentence demonstrates the use of armenio when referring to the name of the country in its own language.Tatoeba #1787041 by hayastan, translation #1781607 by Amastan
- La lengua armenia es fascinante.Armenian language is fascinating.
- El pueblo armenio es conocido por su rica historia.The Armenian people are known for their rich history.
- Me gustaría conocer a un armenio.I would like to meet an Armenian.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about language studies at a cafe.
- JavierYo estoy aprendiendo armenio este semestre.I am learning Armenian this semester.
- Sofía¿De verdad estudias armenio?Are you really studying Armenian?
- JavierSí, es un idioma muy interesante.Yes, it is a very interesting language.
- SofíaQué bien, Javier, mucha suerte.That's great, Javier, good luck.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “armenian” translations and entries armenio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
