Definition Synonyms
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.
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..
contagious skin disease caused by mites
Many workers contracted Cuban itch during the outbreak..
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
cocktail
Cuban cocktail with rum, lime, sugar, mint, and soda
cuisine
traditional Cuban dish made with shredded beef
music
music made to accompany a Cuban couple dance
performance
partner dance with slow hip movements rooted in Cuban music
Cuban city
municipality in Camagüey province, Cuba
emigration
homemade Cuban boat for emigrants
Cuban province
province in southeastern Cuba
music
dance to slow cuban-style ballroom music
Cuban peninsula
peninsula in southern Matanzas, Cuba
beverage
Cuban drink made with milk and fruit
beverage
small hot coffee drink often Cuban espresso
Cuban policies
political and social policies of Fidel Castro's government
acr: Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces
Cuba's main military organization
history
cuban revolutionary and head of government of Cuba from 1959 to 2008
Cuban music
style of music from Cuba
dance
slow and seductive Cuban dance
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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- French:Cubain, cubain, ...
- German:Kubaner, kubanisch, ...
- Italian:cubano, ...
- Spanish:cubano, ...
- Portuguese:cubano, de Cuba, ...
- Chinese:古巴人, 古巴的, ...
- Japanese:キューバ人, キューバの, ...
- Arabic:كُوبِي, كُوبِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:קוּבָנִי, ...
- Russian:Кубинец, кубинский, ...
- Ukrainian:кубинець, кубинський, ...
- Hindi:क्यूबाई, ...
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