navajo

BrE /nəˈvɑːdʒəʊ/ AmE /nəˈvædʒoʊ/

noun en → es

1 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE [singular] B2

a member of the Navajo tribe, one of the largest Native American tribes in the southwestern United States

nativo navajo

Collocations Navajo people

  • The Navajo are known for their intricate weaving.

    Los nativos navajos son conocidos por su tejido intrincado.

2 LANGUAGE [singular] B2

the language spoken by the Navajo people, part of the Athabaskan family of languages

lengua navaja

Collocations Navajo language

  • Learning Navajo can be challenging.

    Aprender la lengua navaja puede ser desafiante.

3 TEXTILE [singular] B2

a type of fabric or textile, often used for clothing and rugs, characterized by its distinctive patterns and colors

tejido navajo

Collocations Navajo blanket

  • She wore a beautiful Navajo shawl.

    Ella llevaba un hermoso chal tejido navajo.

4 CULTURAL ARTIFACT [singular] B2

an object or artifact that is associated with Navajo culture, such as jewelry, pottery, or baskets

artefacto cultural navajo

Collocations Navajo art

  • The museum had a collection of Navajo artifacts.

    El museo tenía una colección de artefactos culturales navajos.

5 TRIBAL LAND [singular] B2

the territory or land traditionally occupied by the Navajo people, located primarily in Arizona and New Mexico

tierra tribal navaja

Collocations Navajo Nation

  • The Navajo Nation covers a vast area.

    La Nación Navaja abarca una gran extensión de tierra.

6 DESIGN [singular] B2

a design or pattern inspired by traditional Navajo motifs, often used in textiles and other crafts

diseño navajo

Collocations Navajo design

  • The rug features a traditional Navajo design.

    El tapete presenta un diseño tradicional navajo.

7 CULTURAL PRACTICE [singular] B2

a cultural practice or tradition associated with the Navajo people, such as ceremonies or storytelling

práctica cultural navaja

Collocations Navajo ceremony

  • The Navajo have a rich tradition of storytelling.

    Los nativos navajos tienen una rica tradición de contar historias.

8 HISTORICAL REFERENCE [singular] B2

a reference to the Navajo people or their history, often in a historical context

referencia histórica navaja

Collocations Navajo history

  • The book discusses the Navajo's role in World War II.

    El libro discute el papel de los nativos navajos en la Segunda Guerra Mundial.