maltese

• Relativo a Malta, seu povo ou sua língua.

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.

   Maltês

   • 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.

• Substantivo que designa o natural ou habitante de Malta, ou o idioma semítico falado em Malta, derivado do árabe com influências do italiano, espanhol e normando-francês.

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.

nome próprio

1. Person from MaltaB1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the island nation of Malta.

   Maltês

   • 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.

   Língua maltesa

   • 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.

   Raça de gato

   • 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.

   Raça de cães

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