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Asturian

Asturian

8.2
From or relating to the region of Asturias in northern Spain
  • adjective
: asturiano
  • She enjoyed tasting traditional Asturian dishes during her visit to northern Spain.

Examples

  • Many Asturian festivals celebrate the region's unique music and customs.

  • The Asturian landscape is known for its lush green mountains and beautiful coastline.

  • The Asturian landscape is breathtaking.

  • Is Asturian culture rich in traditions?

  • The Asturian language has its own unique dialects that reflect the region's history.

  • During her trip, she learned about Asturian traditions that date back centuries.

  • He enjoyed the vibrant Asturian culture showcased in the local art and music festivals.

Surface Forms

Asturian positive

Morphology

Asturian = Asturias (transparent) = Asturias + ian

Formed by adding the productive demonym/adjectival suffix '-ian' to the place name 'Asturias', so the relation 'relating to Asturias' is predictable.

Etymology

Asturian comes from the name of the region Asturias in northern Spain, which was named after the old people called the Astures. So Asturian means 'relating to' that place, its people, culture, or language.