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Salvadorean

Salvadorean

4.4
Relating to El Salvador or its people
  • adjective
  • /ˌsæl.vəˈdɔːr.i.ən/
translation icon : salvadoreño
  • Her parents couldn't be more proud, especially because Sorto, daughter of Salvadorean immigrants, is the family's first high school graduate.

Examples

  • The Salvadorean people celebrate their independence on September 15th each year.

  • You do realize the Salvadorean bakery is in Seattle—not White Center—right?

    Blog text (19)

  • Jack Riley did a year in a Salvadorean prison.

    The Condemned (2007)

  • Many Salvadorean dishes are known for their rich flavors and use of fresh ingredients.

  • She visited a Salvadorean restaurant to try authentic pupusas and tamales.

Synonyms

Salvadoran
vsSalvadorean
15 4.0

About El Salvador or its people

is the alternate spelling used for the same meaning
salvy
vsSalvadorean
  • Informal
9.9

From El Salvador and connected to its people and culture

is neutral and formal rather than informal or slangy

Surface Forms

Salvadorean positive

Morphology

Salvadorean = Salvador (transparent) = Salvador + ean

The suffix '-ean' is a standard way to form adjectives relating to a place or people.

Etymology

Salvadorean comes from the country's name El Salvador, where Salvador means 'the savior' in Spanish and the ending -ean shows 'from' a place. So, Salvadorean describes something that comes from or relates to El Salvador.