maltese

• Perteneciente o relativo a Malta, a su pueblo o a su lengua.

Relating to Malta, its people, or its language.

1. Relating to MaltaB1formal

   Of or pertaining to the island nation of Malta, its people, or its culture.

   maltés

   • The Maltese flag features a white and red design.
   • She enjoys traditional Maltese cuisine, especially pastizzi.
   • The Maltese language has Semitic roots with Italian influences.

• Sustantivo que designa a un natural o habitante de Malta, o la lengua semítica de Malta, derivada del árabe con influencias del italiano, español y francés normando.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Malta, or the Semitic language of Malta derived from Arabic with influences from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.

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1. Person from MaltaB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the island nation of Malta.

   natural de Malta

   • The Maltese are known for their warm hospitality.
   • My neighbor is a Maltese who moved here last year.
   • Many Maltese speak English as a second language.

2. Language of MaltaB2formal

   The national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French.

   Idioma maltés

   • She is fluent in Maltese and English.
   • Maltese is written in the Latin alphabet.
   • The radio station broadcasts news in Maltese.

3. Cat breedB1informalamerican

   A term applied in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat, though not a standardized breed.

   gato maltés

   • They adopted a Maltese cat from the shelter.
   • The Maltese cat has a sleek, silvery coat.
   • In the US, many blue-grey cats are called Maltese.

4. Dog breedA2formal

   A breed of toy dogs having a long, straight, silky white coat.

   Perro maltés

   • The Maltese is a popular companion dog.
   • Her Maltese has a beautiful white coat.
   • Maltese dogs are known for their playful and gentle nature.