scots

BrE /skɒts/ AmE /skɔːts/

noun en → es

1 PEOPLE [plural] B2

the people of Scotland or their descendants

escoceses, escocesas

Collocations Scots people

  • The Scots are known for their hospitality.

    Los escoceses son conocidos por su hospitalidad.

2 LANGUAGE [singular] C1

the language of Scotland, a form of English with many words and phrases from Gaelic and other languages

escocés (lengua)

Collocations Scots language

  • Learning Scots can be challenging for non-natives.

    Aprender escocés puede ser desafiante para los no nativos.

1 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B2

of or relating to Scotland, the Scots people, or their language

escocés (adj)

Collocations Scots whisky

  • He is a Scots writer.

    Él es un escritor escocés.