caribe
Carib
caribe
caribe(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (of the Caribbean region)
a. Caribbean
Muchos países caribes mantienen sus raíces africanas.Many Caribbean countries maintain their African roots.
2. (of the Caribs)
a. Carib
Las tribus caribes opusieron gran resistencia a los conquistadores.The Carib tribes offered great resistance to the conquistadors.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of person it refers to (e.g. el doctor, la doctora).
3. (ethnicity)
a. Carib
Los caribes se reparten hoy en día por diversos países de Sudamérica.The Caribs are today scattered throughout several South American countries.
caribeadjectiveNoun
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a.
el mar Caribethe Caribbean (Sea)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
2. (general)
a.
el Caribethe Caribbean (Sea)
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