cubano
/kuˈbano/
In Spanish, the word for a person from Cuba is cubano.
cubano is used to refer to a person from Cuba or to describe things that are of or pertaining to Cuba.
Meaning: a person from Cuba (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on the gender and number of the person or noun being described. Use the masculine singular cubano for a male person or to modify a masculine singular noun. Use the feminine singular cubana when referring to a female person from Cuba or a feminine noun like la cultura cubana. For a group of Cuban people consisting of men or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural cubanos. If you are referring exclusively to a group of female people from Cuba, use the feminine plural cubanas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kuˈbano/
Did you know?
- The name 'Cuba' itself likely traces back to the Taíno language, possibly derived from the word 'cubaobor' which meant 'the land of the great mountains'.
- In some contexts, cubano refers to a specific style of coffee, café cubano, which is brewed with sugar stirred directly into the grounds to create a thick foam called espuma.
- A cubano is also a popular type of sandwich, but in the United States, this 'Cuban sandwich' often differs from the original version found on the island.
Examples in context
- Estoy fumando un cigarro cubano.I am smoking a Cuban cigar.This sentence shows the use of cubano to describe a cigar.Tatoeba #1683684 by marcelostockle, translation #1665979 by Amastan
- Portocarrero es un pintor cubano del siglo pasado.Portocarrero is a Cuban artist from the last century.This sentence uses cubano to describe an artist.Tatoeba #8691220 by ajje, translation #8691223 by ajje
- Los puros cubanos se cuentan entre los mejores del mundo.Cuban cigars are among the best in the world.This sentence uses cubanos to describe cigars.Tatoeba #644634 by darinmex, translation #644633 by darinmex
- El músico cubano ganó un premio internacional.The Cuban musician won an international award.
- La escritora cubana es muy reconocida por su talento.The Cuban writer is highly recognized for her talent.
- Me gustaría probar un cigarro cubano.I would like to try a Cuban cigar.
- La bailarina cubana es famosa por su gracia y pasión.The Cuban dancer is famous for her grace and passion.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a new neighbor.
- SofíaHola Mateo, ¿conoces al nuevo vecino?Hi Mateo, do you know the new neighbor?
- MateoSí, él es cubano y es muy simpático.Yes, he is Cuban and he is very friendly.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Me gustaría aprender más sobre Cuba.That's great! I would like to learn more about Cuba.
- MateoEntonces deberías hablar con ese cubano.Then you should talk to that Cuban.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cuban” translations and entries cubano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cubano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
