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
The secure mountain wall gave the Asturian courage to build a home wherever his whim chose.
From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle
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