ladino
Ladin
adjective lah-DEE-noh Rare
Origin: From Latin Latinus, via Rhaeto-Romance.
Usage Note
Ladino refers to the Ladin language and culture of the Dolomites (South Tyrol/Trentino); it can function as a noun (il ladino, 'the Ladin language') or adjective. Do not confuse with Judeo-Spanish, also called Ladino in English contexts.
Examples
"La cultura ladina è ricca di tradizioni alpine."
Natural Translation
Ladin culture is rich in Alpine traditions.

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