persian

BrE /ˈpɜːrʃən/ AmE /ˈpɜːrʃən/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PERSON [noun] B2

a person from Iran or of Iranian descent

persa, iraní

Collocations Persian language · Persian culture

  • He is a Persian who lives in New York.

    Él es un persa que vive en Nueva York.

2 CAT [noun] B1

a long-haired cat with thick fur and a full tail

gato persa, gata persa

Collocations Persian cat breed · long-haired Persian

  • She has a beautiful Persian cat.

    Ella tiene un hermoso gato persa.

3 LANGUAGE [noun] B2

the official language of Iran, also known as Farsi

persa, farsi

Collocations Persian language course · Persian alphabet

  • He is studying the Persian language.

    Él está estudiando el idioma persa.

4 ART [adjective] C1

relating to or characteristic of ancient Persia, especially in art and architecture

persa, de la antigua Persia

Collocations Persian carpet · Persian rug

  • The museum has a collection of Persian art.

    El museo tiene una colección de arte persa.

5 TEXTURE [adjective] B2

having the quality or appearance of silk, soft and smooth to touch

sedoso, suave y brillante

Collocations Persian fabric · Persian velvet

  • The curtains are made of Persian silk.

    Las cortinas están hechas de seda persa.

6 COLOUR [adjective] C1

of a deep red or pinkish colour, like the flower of the carnation

rosado oscuro o carmesí

Collocations Persian rose · Persian red

  • She wore a Persian lipstick.

    Ella usó un labial de color persa.

7 HISTORICAL [adjective] C1

relating to the historical region of Persia, now Iran

de la antigua Persia

Collocations Persian Empire · Persian history

  • The Persian Empire was one of the largest in ancient times.

    El Imperio Persa fue uno de los más grandes en tiempos antiguos.

8 CULTURAL [adjective] B2

relating to the culture, customs, or traditions of Iran or ancient Persia

persa, de la cultura persa

Collocations Persian cuisine · Persian customs

  • They are celebrating a Persian festival.

    Están celebrando una festividad persa.