vegano
/beˈɡano/masculine
The English phrase vegan translates to the Spanish noun vegano.
The term is used to describe a supporter of veganism. It can also function as an adjective relating to vegans or veganism.
Meaning: supporter of veganism (noun)
Which one should you use?
While vegano refers to someone who avoids all animal products, vegetariano refers to someone who avoids meat but may still consume dairy or eggs.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term vegetariano/a estricto/a is commonly used to refer to vegans. In some areas of Mexico, people may refer to vegans as vegetarianos estrictos.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun and adjective change to the feminine form vegana when referring to a female vegan. The masculine plural form veganos is used for a group of male vegans or a mixed group of male and female vegans. The feminine plural form veganas is used when referring exclusively to a group of female vegans.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈɡano/
Did you know?
- The word vegano is a direct loanword from the English 'vegan', rather than being derived from the Latin root for 'vegetable'.
- Even though vegano is the direct translation, many older speakers in Spanish-speaking countries may still use vegetariano as a catch-all term for anyone avoiding meat.
- Because vegano is a relatively new loanword, older generations in some Spanish-speaking regions may not recognize it and will instead use vegetariano estricto.
Examples in context
- ¿Es duro ser vegano?Is it hard to be vegan?This sentence is useful for asking if being a vegano is difficult.Tatoeba #5779616 by albrusgher, translation #2577677 by Hybrid
- Tom quiere ser vegano.Tom wants to go vegan.This sentence shows someone wanting to become a vegano.Tatoeba #5779619 by albrusgher, translation #5158773 by Catriona
- ¿Es usted vegetariano o vegano?Are you vegetarian or vegan?This sentence is used to ask if someone is a vegetarian or a vegano.Tatoeba #656375 by MondCivitano, translation #2230195 by jgauthier
- La comida ofrecida en esta conferencia es apta para personas veganas.The food provided at this conference is suitable for vegan individuals.
- El restaurante ofrece opciones de alimentación vegana para aquellos con dietas especiales.The restaurant offers vegan food options for those with special diets.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are deciding what to order at a restaurant.
- DanielTengo un amigo que es vegano.I have a friend who is vegan.
- ElenaEntonces busquemos un lugar con opciones vegetales.Then let's look for a place with plant-based options.
- DanielSí, quiero que él se sienta cómodo.Yes, I want him to feel comfortable.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo conozco un restaurante vegano muy bueno.Perfect, I know a very good vegan restaurant.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vegan” translations and entries vegano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vegano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
