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greco

Greek

adjective GREH-koh Rare

Origin: Latin Graecus, from Greek Graikós.

Usage Note

Greco functions as both adjective (filosofia greca, Greek philosophy) and noun (un greco, a Greek person). As a noun, the plural is greci (m) / greche (f) — note the masculine plural keeps the hard 'k' sound. The language is il greco (m). The feminine form is greca.

Examples

"Amo la cucina greca."

Natural Translation

I love Greek food.

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