trinitense
/tɾiniˈtense/feminine, masculine
The English word "trinidadian" is translated into Spanish as trinitense.
trinitense is a noun used to refer to a person from Trinidad. It can also function as an adjective meaning of, from or pertaining to Trinidad, its people or its language.
Meaning: a person from Trinidad (noun)
Which one should you use?
While trinitense is used for the person, the related form trinitario can also be used as an adjective to describe things pertaining to Trinidad.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word trinitense is used for both masculine and feminine nouns when referring to a person from Trinidad.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾiniˈtense/
Did you know?
- Because trinitario refers to a religious order founded by Saint Dominic, using it to describe a person from Trinidad may lead listeners to believe you are talking about a monk.
- In many Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries, people may colloquially refer to a trinitense simply as a trini, borrowing the English shorthand to feel more informal and friendly.
- While most Spanish nationalities end in -o or -a, the suffix -ense in trinitense is more commonly reserved for cities or specific regions rather than entire nations.
Examples in context
- El Sr. Ramírez es un destacado empresario trinitario.Mr. Ramírez is an outstanding Trinidadian businessman.
- Había muchos trinis en la fiesta. Todos eran muy amables.There were many Trinidians at the party. They were all very friendly.
- Conocí a un grupo de trinidadienses en la playa. ¡Eran muy divertidos!I met a group of Trinidians at the beach. They were a lot of fun!
- Ella es una trinitense muy amable.She is a very kind Trinidadian woman.
- Conocí a un trinitense en la fiesta.I met a Trinidadian man at the party.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a new colleague.
- Daniel¿De dónde es el nuevo compañero?Where is the new colleague from?
- LucíaÉl es trinitense, viene de Trinidad y Tobago.He is Trinidadian, he comes from Trinidad and Tobago.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! ¿Habla español?That's great! Does he speak Spanish?
- LucíaNo, pero está aprendiendo ahora.No, but he is learning now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trinidadian” translations and entries trinitense, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
