porteño
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About the city of Buenos Aires and its culture
- adjective
- /pɔrˈteɪnjoʊ/
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porteño
- The porteño lifestyle is famous for its vibrant nightlife and love of tango.
Examples
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She loves porteño cuisine, especially empanadas.
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She admired the porteño architecture while walking through the historic neighborhoods.
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Many porteño traditions reflect the city's rich European heritage.
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The porteño lifestyle is vibrant and full of energy.
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The porteño lifestyle is famous for its vibrant nightlife and love of tango.
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Many porteño traditions reflect the city's rich European heritage.
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She admired the porteño architecture while walking through the historic neighborhoods.
Surface Forms
porteño positive
Etymology
Porteño comes from the Spanish word puerto, meaning 'port', like English port, because Buenos Aires grew as a busy port city. So porteño describes people, places, or styles from Buenos Aires.
