noruego
/noˈɾweɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for Norwegian is noruego.
noruego refers to the language of Norway as a noun. It can also be used as an adjective meaning of or pertaining to Norway or of or pertaining to Norwegians.
Meaning: language of Norway (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form changes to noruega when modifying a feminine noun, such as la cultura noruega (Norwegian culture). The plural form noruegos is used for both the language in some contexts and to describe Norwegian people or things.
How do you pronounce it?
/noˈɾweɡo/
Did you know?
- While noruego is the standard term, Spanish has no unique word for the distinction between 'Bokmål' and 'Nynorsk' and simply calls both noruego.
- When discussing the 'Norwegian' model of social welfare in politics, Spanish speakers often use the phrase el modelo noruego as a synonym for high quality of life.
- The word noruego follows the standard Spanish rule where nationalities are not capitalized unless they start a sentence, unlike in English.
Examples in context
- Trygve Lie fue un diplomático noruego.Trygve Lie was a Norwegian diplomat.This sentence uses noruego to describe a diplomat.Tatoeba #2121131 by hayastan, translation #1787776 by Amastan
- El noruego es la lengua oficial de Noruega.Norwegian is the official language of Norway.This sentence uses noruego to identify the official language of Norway.Tatoeba #4623185 by Shishir, translation #3058453 by Hybrid
- Aprendí algo de noruego porque amo ese idioma.I learned some Norwegian because I love that language.This sentence uses noruego to refer to the language being learned.Tatoeba #3104488 by marcelostockle, translation #11213931 by Luornu
- Me gustaría aprender noruego.I would like to learn Norwegian.
- Los noruegos son muy amables.Norwegians are very friendly.
- ¿Sabes hablar noruegués?Do you speak Norwegian?
- Tengo un amigo que es noruegués.I have a friend who is Norwegian.
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their language studies at a cafe.
- Sofía¿Estás estudiando noruego este semestre?Are you studying Norwegian this semester?
- MateoSí, el noruego es un poco difícil.Yes, Norwegian is a bit difficult.
- SofíaTe puedo ayudar si quieres.I can help you if you want.
- MateoGracias, Sofía, eres muy amable.Thanks, Sofía, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “norwegian” translations and entries noruego, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
