australiano (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/awstɾaˈljano/

Translation Options

Australian

Meaning

The word "australiano" is an adjective used in the Spanish language to refer to something or someone from Australia. It is commonly used to describe people, things, or customs related to Australia. The word is used in both oral and written contexts and is considered a relatively common term in Spanish.

Examples

1. Mis amigos australianos me enseñaron a surfear. My Australian friends taught me how to surf.
2. El koala es uno de los animales más característicos de la fauna australiana. The koala is one of the most characteristic animals of Australian fauna.

Idiomatic Expressions

• Canguro suelto en la escuela
• Meaning: A chaotic situation.

• Example: ¡Vaya canguro suelto en la escuela con tantos niños correteando! What chaos in the school with so many kids running around!

• Hacer el cocodrilo

• Meaning: Pretending not to listen or being unaware of something.

• Example: Cuando le pregunté sobre la fiesta, hizo el cocodrilo y cambió de tema. When I asked him about the party, he pretended not to listen and changed the subject.

• Pato mareado

• Meaning: Confused or disoriented.
• Example: Después de la montaña rusa, estaba como un pato mareado. After the roller coaster, he was completely disoriented.

Etymology

The word "australiano" comes from the combination of "Australia," the name of the country, and the suffix "-ano," which denotes origin or relation.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: austral
• Antonyms: no related in the context of nationality