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/kuˈβano/

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Translation

Cuban

Word origin

Formed from the place name Cuba plus the Spanish adjectival suffix -ano ('of, relating to'). The origin of the name Cuba itself is not settled: it is generally traced to a Taíno word, though sources disagree on its original meaning.

Origin
Taino (disputed)
Root
Cuba

Grammar

Femininecubana
Masc pluralcubanos
Fem pluralcubanas

Examples

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My neighbour is Cuban and plays the guitar very well.

africanos .

Cuban music mixes African and Spanish rhythms.

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We visited several Cuban cities last summer.

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