vasco
masc./fem.adjective, noun
1. Basque
relating to the Basque Country or its inhabitants
Common combinations
- cultura vasca — Basque culture
- cocina vasca — Basque cuisine
- La costa vasca es muy verde.The Basque coast is very green.
- Mi amiga vasca vive en Bilbao.My Basque friend lives in Bilbao.
- La cocina vasca es famosa.Basque cuisine is famous.
2. Basque person
inhabitant of the Basque Country
- Un vasco me indicó el camino.A Basque man showed me the way.
- Las vascas llegaron temprano.The Basque women arrived early.
- Muchos vascos viven fuera del País Vasco.Many Basques live outside the Basque Country.
3. Basque
language spoken in the Basque Country
Common combinations
- hablar vasco — speak Basque
- lengua vasca — Basque language
- El vasco es una lengua antigua.Basque is an ancient language.
- Estoy aprendiendo vasco.I am learning Basque.
- En esa escuela se enseña vasco.Basque is taught at that school.