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Etymology
Pronunciation
castellano
Spanish
castle
fortress
+
-ano
adjective suffix
Castellano means Spanish (the language) and can be remembered as castle0 + -ano1, referring to the language of the fortress0 region of Castile, made into an adjective1.
noun
  1. Spanish
    The Spanish language, especially as spoken in Spain
    Hablo castellano con fluidez. // I speak Spanish fluently.
adjective
  1. Castilian
    Of or relating to Castile or its people
    La cultura castellana tiene una rica historia. // Castilian culture has a rich history.