Llanera

Llanera is a term with several uses in Spanish-language contexts and in place names.

In geography, Llanera refers to a municipality in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is located in the comarca of Oviedo and is part of the metropolitan area surrounding the city of Oviedo. The municipality includes multiple parishes and towns and combines rural landscapes with urban areas. The local economy has traditionally relied on agriculture, with modern services and light industry also present.

In language and culture, llanera is the feminine form of llanero, describing a woman from the Llanos, the wide tropical plains that extend across parts of Colombia and Venezuela. The term appears in cultural contexts to denote female performers in música llanera, the traditional music of the Llanos. As a noun or adjective, it can refer to a person or attribute associated with that region.

Llanera also exists as a surname in Spanish-speaking countries, carried by individuals and families. The different uses of the term reflect its geographic, linguistic, and cultural connections across the Spanish-speaking world.