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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"He's the best player in the world," the Asturian insisted several times.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 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
Isner had more than twice as many unforced errors as Ferrer at the near capacity 15,000-seat venue on the Asturian coast.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2012
The daughter, and a one-eyed Asturian servant-girl, with turned-up nose and high cheek-bones, made a bed for Don Quixote on four rough boards in a garret, where a carrier was also quartered.
From The Story of Don Quixote by Florence Choate
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