Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amestáu

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ames-tau
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Mixed Asturian-Spanish dialect spoken by most of the urban Asturian population.

Example Sentences

"The relocated Andalusians were interviewed by a speaker of Andalusian Spanish and a speaker of Amestáu (hybrid variety between Asturian and Spanish)"
"In Asturias, most people use expressions, turns of phrase, or even grammar that draw from both Asturian and Spanish. Known as amestáu, or chapurriáu—Asturian for “mixed” or “hybrid”—"

Etymology

Borrowed from Asturian amestáu (“mixed”).

Frequently Paired Words

Asturian

Questions

What does amestáu mean?: Mixed Asturian-Spanish dialect spoken by most of the urban Asturian population.
Where does amestáu come from?: Borrowed from Asturian amestáu (“mixed”).

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