Cuban
ˈkjuːbən
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Definition of Cuban - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

nationalitynative or inhabitant of Cuba
  • The Cuban spoke about his country's history.

Adjective

caribbeanof Cuba, its residents, or its customs
  • She cooks Cuban dishes that remind her of home.
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Expressions with Cuban

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low high heel with a tapered back
She wore boots with a Cuban heel.
basic unit of money in Cuba
I exchanged dollars for Cuban pesos at the bank.
sandwich with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard on Cuban bread
He ordered a Cuban sandwich at the local deli..
cocktail made with rum, mint, lime, and sparkling wine
I ordered an Old Cuban at the bar.
relating to both African and Cuban cultures or ethnicity
The festival celebrated Afro-Cuban music and dance traditions..
species of crocodile native to Cuba, known for its bright colors
The Cuban crocodile is distinguished by its vibrant green and yellow markings..

Origin of Cuban

English, Cuba (country) + -an (pertaining to)

Terms with Cuban included in their meaning

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dance
slow Cuban dance in duple time
rhythm
music for a lively Cuban social dance with quick steps
Cuban drum
small drum from Cuba played with the hands
rhythm
latin partner dance performed to energetic Cuban-style music
music
style of music blending Cuban and jazz influences
culture
Latin dance done to lively Afro-Cuban music in social settings
movement
dance with quick steps to lively Cuban dance music
music
tall narrow Cuban drum played with hands

Examples of Cuban in a sentence

  • The Cuban shared traditional recipes with us.
  • He studied Cuban history at university.
  • The festival featured Cuban music and traditional dances.

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  1. French:Cubain, cubain, ...
  2. German:Kubaner, kubanisch, ...
  3. Italian:cubano, ...
  4. Spanish:cubano, ...
  5. Portuguese:cubano, de Cuba, ...
  6. Chinese:古巴人, 古巴的, ...
  7. Japanese:キューバ人, キューバの, ...
  8. Arabic:كُوبِي, كُوبِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוּבָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:Кубинец, кубинский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кубинець, кубинський, ...
  12. Hindi:क्यूबाई, ...
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