cajún
/kaxun/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the English adjective cajun is cajún.
The term is an adjective used to describe something of or relating to the Cajun people.
Meaning: of or relating to the Cajun people (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of cajún is /kaxun/.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you mispronounce the accent in cajún, you might accidentally say cajón, which refers to a wooden box or a popular percussion instrument used in flamenco music.
- In culinary contexts, you may see estilo cajún used in Spanish menus. This follows a pattern where Spanish borrows specific English culinary terms rather than translating the cultural identity of the food.
- In Spanish, cajún is almost exclusively used as an adjective, whereas in English, 'Cajun' is frequently used as a collective noun to describe the people themselves.
Examples in context
- La cultura cajún es muy rica en tradiciones y festivales.Cajun culture is rich in traditions and festivals.
- Me encanta la cocina cajún, especialmente el gumbo y el jambalaya.I love Cajun cuisine, especially gumbo and jambalaya.
- Me encanta la comida cajún.I love Cajun food.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing what to eat for dinner.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar algo nuevo hoy?Do you want to try something new today?
- LucíaSí, me gustaría probar la cocina cajún.Yes, I would like to try Cajun cuisine.
- MateoConozco un lugar cajún excelente cerca de aquí.I know an excellent Cajun place near here.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Vamos a ese lugar.Perfect! Let's go to that place.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
