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
- SpanishThe Spanish language, especially as spoken in SpainHablo castellano con fluidez. // I speak Spanish fluently.
adjective
- CastilianOf or relating to Castile or its peopleLa cultura castellana tiene una rica historia. // Castilian culture has a rich history.