Asturian
Americanadjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Asturias.
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the dialect of Spanish spoken in Asturias.
Etymology
Origin of Asturian
From the Spanish word asturiano, dating back to 1605–15. See Asturias, -an
Example Sentences
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If the 55-year-old Asturian can bring the Champions League to Paris for the first time, PSG's fanatical ultras will be believe he can also walk on water.
From BBC • May 30, 2025
The Asturian is right to view the tie as a clash of equals.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025
When a small group of us said we were going to the Asturian derby between Sporting Gijón and Real Oviedo, his response was to buy a hard hat.
From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2020
Nobody shares the burgers, which are made of beef, oxtail or pixín, a firm-fleshed Asturian anglerfish, and come bunless on a plate with minimalist finesse.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2014
Generally he passed for an Asturian, for he spoke the language perfectly, having been in the service of that turbulent State for the last twenty odd years.
From The Weight of the Crown by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)
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