asiático
/aˈsjatiko/
The English word "asian" is translated into Spanish as asiático. Wiktionary also lists asiano.
Meaning: of, relating to or from Asia (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| asiático | /aˈsjatiko/ |
| asiano | /aˈsjano/ |
This term is used as an adjective to describe something that is of, relating to or from Asia. It can also function as a noun to refer to a person from Asia.
Which one should you use?
The form asiano is a dated term.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use asiático for masculine singular nouns, asiática for feminine singular nouns, asiáticos for masculine plural nouns and asiáticas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈsjatiko/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word asiático is commonly used to refer specifically to people from East Asia rather than the entire continent.
- While English uses 'Asian' for all contexts, Spanish speakers often use more specific demonyms for countries in the Middle East and Central Asia to avoid the general term asiático.
- The modern term asiático traces its roots back to the Ancient Greek word Ἀσιατικός (Asiatikós), which passed through Latin as āsiāticus before entering Spanish.
Examples in context
- Le gustan los hombres asiáticos.She's attracted to Asian men.This sentence shows how to use the masculine plural form asiático.Tatoeba #10459101 by arh, translation #2282110 by Hybrid
- Son asiáticos.They're Asian.Tatoeba #2152542 by hayastan, translation #2111334 by CK
- El mar de Japón separa a Japón del continente asiático.The Japan Sea separates Japan from the Asian Continent.This sentence shows how to use the masculine singular form asiático.Tatoeba #1869415 by topofabi, translation #281628 by CM
- El nuevo empleado es chino y habla varios idiomas asiáticos.The new employee is Chinese and speaks multiple Asian languages.
- La comunidad asiática en esta ciudad es muy diversa.The Asian community in this city is very diverse.
- Disculpe, ¿cómo debería referirme a usted si no es ofensivo? ¿Prefiere "asiático" o "chino"?Excuse me, how should I refer to you without being offensive? Do you prefer "Asiático" or "Chino"?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing their favorite types of food.
- AlejandroMe encanta el mercado asiático de la ciudad.I love the city's Asian market.
- ElenaYo también, tienen los mejores ingredientes.Me too, they have the best ingredients.
- Alejandro¿Quieres probar un plato asiático nuevo hoy?Do you want to try a new Asian dish today?
- ElenaSí, suena como un plan perfecto.Yes, that sounds like a perfect plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asian” translations and entries asiático, asiano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asiano, asiático, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
