Brindisino

Brindisino is a term used in the Italian language to refer to something connected with Brindisi, a city in the Apulia region of southern Italy. It can denote a native or inhabitant of Brindisi, or an attribute relating to the city, its culture, or its dialect.

As a demonym, Brindisino designates people from Brindisi. The standard Italian forms are singular masculine Brindisino, singular feminine Brindisina, plural masculine Brindisini, and plural feminine Brindisine. In everyday use, the word may describe both residents and things associated with Brindisi.

The Brindisino dialect is a local variety of the Apulian language group, spoken in Brindisi and surrounding areas. It is part of the broader Italo-Dalmatian dialect continuum and features phonetic and lexical traits that distinguish it from other Apulian varieties. The dialect appears in everyday speech, local literature, and traditional songs, contributing to the city’s linguistic and cultural identity.

Brindisi itself is a historic port city on the Adriatic coast, with a long maritime heritage and connections to Mediterranean routes. The term Brindisino thus commonly appears in historical references, cultural contexts, and contemporary usage to denote origin from or affiliation with Brindisi.