colombiano
/kolomˈbjano/masculine
The English word "colombian" is translated into Spanish as colombiano. Wiktionary also lists colombiana.
Meaning: A person from Colombia (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| colombiano | /kolomˈbjano/ | masculine |
| colombiana | /kolomˈbjana/ | feminine |
This term is used to refer to a person from Colombia. It also functions as an adjective to describe things pertaining to Colombia, with the word's gender matching the noun it describes.
Which one should you use?
The form colombiano is the masculine version, while colombiana is the feminine version.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a group of Colombians, use colombianos for a group of males or a mixed-gender group. If the group consists only of Colombian women, use colombianas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kolomˈbjano/
Did you know?
- Though colombiano identifies the nationality, Colombians often use regional identities like costeño for those from the coast or paisa for those from the Antioquia region.
- The name 'Colombia' itself is derived from the surname of Christopher Columbus, whose Spanish name was Cristoforo Colombo.
- In some contexts, colombiano is used as an adjective for specific cultural exports, such as café colombiano, which carries a legal certification of origin.
Examples in context
- Soy colombiano.I'm Colombian.This sentence is useful for stating your own nationality using colombiano.Tatoeba #2136993 by Shishir, translation #13161886 by rul
- Diego es de Colombia. Es colombiano.Diego is from Colombia. He is Colombian.This sentence is useful for stating that Diego is Colombian using colombiano.Tatoeba #1110352 by alexmarcelo, translation #1110351 by frpzzd
- Alejandra es de Colombia. Es colombiana.Alejandra is from Colombia. She is Colombian.This sentence is useful for stating that Alejandra is Colombian using colombiana.Tatoeba #1110356 by alexmarcelo, translation #1110355 by frpzzd
- Me gustaría conocer a un colombiano para practicar mi español.I would like to meet a Colombian to practice my Spanish.
- El famoso pintor Fernando Botero es originario de Colombia.The famous painter Fernando Botero is originally from Colombia.
- Esta deliciosa fruta es procedente de Colombia.This delicious fruit comes from Colombia.
- Mi nuevo vecino es un paisa muy amigable.My new neighbor is a very friendly paisa.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a new coworker.
- Daniel¿De dónde es el nuevo jefe?Where is the new boss from?
- SofíaÉl es colombiano, creo.He is Colombian, I think.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Me gusta Colombia.That's great! I like Colombia.
- SofíaSí, un colombiano siempre es amable.Yes, a Colombian is always friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “colombian” translations and entries colombiano, colombiana, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colombiano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
