-eño

See also: eno

Spanish

Alternative forms

• -ano, -eno

Etymology

From Latin -ēnus, which forms adjectives of belonging or origin from a noun.

Suffix

-eño m (feminine -eña)

1. (as an adjective) Coming from, related to, or like.
2. (as a noun) One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.

Usage notes

Used to form adjectives from nouns, but the adjectives in turn often come to be used as nouns.

"comes from": Brasil (“Brazil”) → brasileño (“Brazilian (adj)”) → brasileño (“Brazilian (noun)”)

"made from": barro (“clay”) → barreño (“earthenware bowl”)

"similar to": trigo (“wheat”) → trigueño (“similar to wheat”)

"related to": Navidad (“Christmas”) → navideño (“related to Christmas”)