Kilo Lingo

/xiˈtano/

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Translation

Roma, Romani (traditionally Gypsy)

Word origin

From egiptano ('Egyptian'), because the Roma were once wrongly believed to have come from Egypt. The same mistaken idea lies behind the English word 'Gypsy'.

Origin
Spanish
Root
egiptano

Grammar

Femininegitana
Masc pluralgitanos
Fem pluralgitanas

Examples

cultura influido andaluza.

Roma culture has had a great influence on Andalusian music.

España .

The Roma people arrived in Spain more than six centuries ago.

muchas .

My grandmother learned many songs from her Roma neighbours.

flamenco raíces tradición .

Flamenco has deep roots in the Roma tradition.

participaron .

Several Roma families took part in the neighbourhood festival.

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This word is part of lesson 100.