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Italian

californiano

/ka.li.forˈnja.no/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

Californian

  • of, relating to, or originating from the US state of California
  • (as a noun) a native or inhabitant of California

In a sentence

Apprezzo molto il tipico clima californiano, sempre mite e soleggiato.

I really enjoy the typical Californian climate, always mild and sunny.

Hai mai assaggiato i famosi vini californiani?

Have you ever tasted the famous Californian wines?

Non conoscevamo quell'artista californiano prima della mostra.

We didn't know that Californian artist before the exhibition.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
californianomasculine · singular
californianafeminine · singular
californianimasculine · plural
californianefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Not capitalized in Italian when used as an adjective (unlike in English).
  • Follows regular four-form adjective agreement (-o, -a, -i, -e).
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