criollo

• Существительное, обозначающее человека чисто испанского происхождения, родившегося в испанских колониях Америки, или высококачественный сорт какао.

A noun referring to a person of pure Spanish descent born in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, or a high-quality variety of cocoa.

1. Person of Spanish descent born in the AmericasC1formal

   A person of pure European (usually Spanish) ancestry born in the Spanish colonies of the Americas.

   Креол

   • The criollos played a key role in the independence movements of Latin America.
   • Many criollos owned large estates in the colonial era.
   • The social hierarchy placed peninsulares above criollos.

   Synonymscreole

2. High-quality cocoa beanC1formal

   A rare and highly prized variety of cocoa bean known for its superior flavor and aroma.

   Какао-бобы криолло

   • Criollo cocoa is used to make the finest chocolates.
   • The farmer specialized in growing criollo beans.
   • Chocolate made from criollo has a complex, fruity taste.