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


Part of Speech

The word "colonial" functions primarily as an adjective in Spanish, describing something related to a colony or colonialism.

Phonetic Transcription

In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "colonial" is transcribed as /ko.loˈnjal/.

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

The term "colonial" refers to anything associated with a colony or colonialism, which includes the practices, policies, and culture of a colony and its relationship with the colonizing country. In Spanish, it is often used to describe historical contexts, architecture, or cultures that were influenced by colonization.

Example Sentences

  1. La arquitectura colonial de la ciudad refleja su rica historia.
    The colonial architecture of the city reflects its rich history.

  2. En la época colonial, muchas culturas indígenas fueron afectadas por la llegada de los europeos.
    During the colonial era, many indigenous cultures were impacted by the arrival of Europeans.

  3. Los vestigios de la era colonial aún se pueden ver en algunas tradiciones locales.
    The remnants of the colonial era can still be seen in some local traditions.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "colonial" is not extensively used in idiomatic expressions, it can appear in context with certain phrases that discuss historical or cultural issues related to colonization. Here are a few related expressions:

  1. Herencia colonial
    Colonial heritage
  2. La herencia colonial de países como Perú es visible en su lengua y costumbres.
    The colonial heritage of countries like Peru is visible in its language and customs.

  3. Eras coloniales
    Colonial eras

  4. Las eras coloniales de América Latina dejaron huellas profundas en su sociedad.
    The colonial eras of Latin America left deep marks on its society.

  5. Cultura colonial
    Colonial culture

  6. La cultura colonial ha influido en muchos aspectos de la vida moderna en el continente.
    Colonial culture has influenced many aspects of modern life on the continent.

  7. Dominio colonial
    Colonial dominance

  8. El dominio colonial a menudo resultó en la opresión de los pueblos indígenas.
    Colonial dominance often resulted in the oppression of indigenous peoples.

Etymology

The term "colonial" derived from the Latin word colonialis, which comes from colonia, meaning "colony." This reflects the historical context of colonization, wherein territories were claimed and governed by foreign powers.

Synonyms and Antonyms



23-07-2024